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PhonesRe: How Social Media Is Silently Ruining The Future by NaijaTechGuy(op): 8:53am On May 14, 2017
Afonjafucker:
Op your concerns are somewhat inconsequential and at best illogical.

I don't use snapchat and neither do I post unnecessarily on Facebook and Twitter but I don't see how it's detrimental to the success of the next generation or the next to come.

For me, I think our parents left only as much memories, in pictures and newspapers, as they could afford at the time. If they had snapchat, believe me, you would have grown up to still find those dog eared photos in their albums.

No child will be dumb enough to think mum really had a dog ear. They will be smart enough to know that those are just effects to make memories more fun.

Thanks
You're right to some extent but I'm still not convinced. You're simply a part of the 5% of Internet users who use it responsibly, what happens to the remaining 95%?.. At this point I can't classify my points as invalid or inconsequential.
PhonesRe: How Social Media Is Silently Ruining The Future by NaijaTechGuy(op): 8:51am On May 14, 2017
babyfaceafrica:
water does not
how many people have drowned??
PhonesRe: How Social Media Is Silently Ruining The Future by NaijaTechGuy(op): 8:45am On May 14, 2017
eyinjuege:
It all depends on what you see as an individual.

Do you see the glass as half empty or half full?

Social media has helped some people raise giant businesses. Its saved some people the time and effort required to sort out family issues, its saved a lot of lives too. Its been used to raise money for charities and indigene cases. Its been used to create awareness on touching issues that matter
So many wonderful things about social media.
Its helped to apprehend criminals, its helped to find kidnapped children and their families will forever be grateful to social media.
So many wonderful sides to it.
I agree with you but it doesn't change the fact that there are two sides of the coin. Everything good has a bad side.
PhonesRe: How Social Media Is Silently Ruining The Future by NaijaTechGuy(op): 8:25am On May 14, 2017
AntiIPOB:
Ha,no be only future o,even the now.Just watch,you will see the negative role the social media will play in this current jamb.
Many girls are getting old or they are already old at home cos of the social media,pls don't ask me how?
many of them are here on nairaland.
on point grin
PhonesRe: How Social Media Is Silently Ruining The Future by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:05am On May 14, 2017
austinereds:
well done tech guy. you literally nailed it. it's just the hard truth. social media some how makes us limited in a way.
smiley
PhonesRe: How Social Media Is Silently Ruining The Future by NaijaTechGuy(op): 8:35am On May 13, 2017
oodua1stson:
And to tell you how ridiculous this topic is; I checked my status update on Facebook from 2008. They were funny and embarrassing but I left it their. It'd good for laughs in the future
looking back at things we've posted is always funny.. Especially when there's nothing bad there. How about people who lost access to their accounts and there are some compromising posts on their accounts. Trust me they wouldn't want their data to be brought up in the future. Let's say a kid is eager to know more about his mum and looks her up on Facebook and sees indecent stuffs he's not meant to see. I agree that each generation has its vices but details of ours is more accessible than other previous generations.
PhonesRe: How Social Media Is Silently Ruining The Future by NaijaTechGuy(op): 8:29am On May 13, 2017
Bahddo:
Ridiculous post. You took your subjective dislike of instagram and snapchat filters and made a mountain out of it. That's silly.

Don't flatter yourself, in hundreds of years from now, your photos wouldn't even be relevant. Same way most of us couldn't care less what people discussed in the 10th century. The only people who would be remotely interested are historians and other people who wish to study how social media has evolved over time.

The year 2017 wouldn't be relevant either. People would only mention the 21st century, and at times group the 20th and 21st century together.

You seem to underestimate the power of technology. Even right now, technology has made data processing relatively easy. Don't even imagine how it would be in future, when 1 terabyte of data would be to them the way 1 megabyte of data is to us.

Don't pity future generations. They would be just fine with or without your photos, in fact chances are they would do more with augumented and virtual reality. Pity those in the the current generation that believe snapchat filters can possibly ruin the future.
I don't Underestimate the power of technology. If you check my post well, I'm writing from the "Family" point of view. Don't tell me you haven't seen pictures of your grandparents or parents when they were kids. Oh I guess their pictures meant nothing to you.. The trend continues. You expect those in the future to automatically remove filters from your photos with augmented reality or VR, though it's possible but Did you have to remove filters to see your dad's picture as a youth. The useless amount of data we're leaving is too much. Let me remind you even in 2017 the past years still matter. The same way 2017 will matter in years to come. History is an essential part of humanity, technology cannot do without it. It's as simple as that.
PhonesRe: How Social Media Is Silently Ruining The Future by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:13am On May 13, 2017
Elmojiid:
u mean the slay mama.
slay aunties and stay queens grin
PhonesRe: How Social Media Is Silently Ruining The Future by NaijaTechGuy(op): 6:52am On May 13, 2017
AntiIPOB:
Ha,no be only future o,even the now.Just watch,you will see the negative role the social media will play in this current jamb.
Many girls are getting old or they are already old at home cos of the social media,pls don't ask me how?
many of them are here on nairaland.
grin grin


Very true
PhonesRe: How Social Media Is Silently Ruining The Future by NaijaTechGuy(op): 6:09am On May 13, 2017
PhonesHow Social Media Is Silently Ruining The Future by NaijaTechGuy(op): 6:08am On May 13, 2017
You don't need to remind me of the article I wrote on how artificial intelligence may end up running our lives. This time It's social media. I'm certainly not technophobic... At least to the best of my knowledge. I don't have to depend on some archaic piece of tech to write my posts. That said, let's get rolling.
Of all the tools available to keep track of the past, social media could prove the most detrimental.

Let's take Instagram for example. Imagine having to explain to your children why an image that was taken in 2017 has the same desaturated colors as the one taken in 1970. The picture is essentially a copy of one they might see from generations earlier, taken by your grandparents and featuring your mum or dad as kids.

The worst is Snapchat...
"Hey Kids, that's your grandma on the night I met her, don't bother about the dog ears, nose, and tongue. Wasn’t she beautiful?.


For thousands of years, humans relied on spoken word as a means to pass stories from one generation to the next. Later, communication progressed to information written on scrolls and rock, audio recordings, and then video. Now, we have the means to preserve each of these in our pocket..

The impact of this is humongous. Each person with a smartphone now has the means to create a historical archive, and can do that with every image, video, or status update.


And aside from all the ways we’re messing up historical archives with dog-eared lenses and Instagram filters, we haven’t even touched on the bigger issue: the massive amount of data we’re leaving future generations.


On Facebook alone, users upload more than 350 million photos a day. Twitter sees around 500 million new tweets daily — that’s around 6,000 per second. And it’s not really the amount of data that's the problem; it’s the lot's of useless information we’re leaving.


I feel bad for future historians that will invariably have to make a proper analysis to get an accurate view of our history.
WebmastersRe: Naija Or Nigerian, Which Is Better For Domain Name? by NaijaTechGuy(m): 8:33am On May 10, 2017
Nigeria Vs Naija.


The only issue is that Nigeria tends to make the domain name longer. Naija is short all though it's normally confused with 9ja. If you're targeting an international audience use Naija as some of the foreign people won't understand it. Most Non Nigerians would start having trust issues at the sight of your domain if you're using Nigeria. Better Still avoid the whole Naija and Nigeria stuff if you're not convinced
PhonesRe: 3 Possible Reasons Why Power Banks Explode by NaijaTechGuy(op): 1:51pm On May 09, 2017
IdeeEsperanza:
I had this powerbank and used it for the weeks I was in the NYSC orientation campy. How e come lost as I came back home, I no know. Maybe na God save me from explosion! Baba, You too much!
Hehehe.. God works in mysterious ways.. cheesy
PhonesRe: 3 Possible Reasons Why Power Banks Explode by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:23am On May 09, 2017
FearFactor1:
Same reason why money banks shut down,
Rotor door issues Generator issues Even fire.
Heard of Savanah bank? grin
grin grin..
PhonesRe: 3 Possible Reasons Why Power Banks Explode by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:13am On May 09, 2017
Partnerbiz2:
PB explosion is overhyped and cant kill an ant.





See below
You're totally wrong
WebmastersRe: How Can I Add Debit/credit Card Payment On My Site by NaijaTechGuy(m): 7:04am On May 09, 2017
Try 2checkout and Voguepay
PhonesRe: 3 Possible Reasons Why Power Banks Explode by NaijaTechGuy(op): 6:41am On May 09, 2017
Phones3 Possible Reasons Why Power Banks Explode by NaijaTechGuy(op): 6:40am On May 09, 2017
Powerbanks help a lot, especially in a country where there's no steady power supply but on several occasions these life savers have turned to weapons of mass destruction. Here's how a powerbank could have killed my roommate.



It was a cool evening, I just finished talking to a friend on the phone. I was conversing with my roommate outside. A few minutes later he went inside the room to get his phone before I could say Jack Robinson, I heard the sound of an explosion as he fled from our room faster than gala sellers that haven't been paid, flinging the gate open as he fled for his dear life. This happened in a matter of milliseconds or nanoseconds. I was shocked.

This was the culprit :

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FpVs6rA7HTg/WRDJjb4giJI/AAAAAAAAIpE/c7fVDHAvp247av6npYkALvvZ-VnxodMMACHM/s640/%255BUNSET%255D.jpg

Different thoughts ran through my mind. Could there be someone in the room? Or did he see a ghost?....There was no power at the moment so it wasn't a socket sparking. Well, I'm not the superstitious kind so I ruled out the possibility of him seeing a ghost. I went outside the gate along with a couple of our lodge mates who were startled by the sound. The reason for his escapade was a powerbank that exploded in the room. He was trying to pick up his phone from the table and the powerbank which was just beside his phone just exploded in front of him. The powerbank in question just costs N1,500.


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fTtFsAnwLpU/WRDJm0KluZI/AAAAAAAAIpI/pE4np8SaPLgr2UTxRgAVxn1-h5h7pJIJACHM/s640/%255BUNSET%255D.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T5EqFvKl0XU/WRDJz5le-LI/AAAAAAAAIpU/i6X27hQSSQ8NmY3bvgJNMq52aa_r7S20QCHM/s640/%255BUNSET%255D.jpg


I tried to understand the different things that could have happened. He could have been injured badly on his right hand or his face would have been burnt, the former would affect him badly since we're writing our first semester exams.

Now the ultimate question is :

Why would a power bank explode all of a sudden?. I decided to make some research and here's what I could come up with.


1.) Wrong Circuit Design:

The internal circuit design of the power bank can also be another likely cause of explosion. For a power bank a good circuit should have

Power protection( a mechanism that ensures that the battery stops charging once it has reached full capacity), Short circuit control and temperature control.
If it doesn't have any of the above features, the chances of explosion is higher.



2.) Poor Battery Quality

Batteries are the most expensive parts of a powerbank. Most of the power banks found in the market are made from either Lithium-ion or Lithium-Polymer batteries, though the lithium-ion is a cheaper option.

Most Manufacturers in a bid to keep prices down tend to use Lithium- ion batteries to save costs. In the worst case scenarios, they go to the extent of using recycled batteries which increases the chances or likeliness of explosion at a later time.

3.) Improper Usage

Exposing power banks to high temperatures or humidity can cause explosions. Overcharging of power banks is wrong. Also spilling water on it or leaving it near a heated area, like under the sun can cause explosions.
PhonesRe: Why Does Tecno Produce Substandard Phones??? by NaijaTechGuy(m): 9:53am On May 08, 2017
Tecno W series. grin grin.. You're officially welcome to Tecno's wack series
PhonesRe: Photos From The Galaxy S8 Launch Event In Lagos by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:09am On May 06, 2017
PhonesRe: Photos From The Galaxy S8 Launch Event In Lagos by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:06am On May 06, 2017
3.

PhonesRe: Photos From The Galaxy S8 Launch Event In Lagos by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:05am On May 06, 2017
2.

PhonesPhotos From The Galaxy S8 Launch Event In Lagos by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:04am On May 06, 2017
The most anticipated Samsung smartphone is here and it was launched yesterday in Lagos. Here are some photos from the event. The Samsung phone will cost above N100,000, I'm not yet sure of the exact price but it should be hitting online stores and other smartphone stores in a couple of days

PhonesRe: How To Reduce Data Usage While Using Social Media On Your Smartphone by NaijaTechGuy(op): 8:19pm On May 03, 2017
zanga420:
the one you developed?
no.. It's the name of the app
PhonesRe: How To Reduce Data Usage While Using Social Media On Your Smartphone by NaijaTechGuy(op): 8:01pm On May 03, 2017
zanga420:
for instance what's the best 3rd party app, to download videos from, YouTube, Instagram or Facebook instead of watching them direct?
Check My Video Downloader For Facebook on Play Store.
PhonesRe: How To Reduce Data Usage While Using Social Media On Your Smartphone by NaijaTechGuy(op): 10:09pm On May 02, 2017
zanga420:
at your #2, what's the best 3rd party app that's better to download videos without it's own wahala? Thanks for the write up
Each social network has the ones that work perfectly with it. Which one do you need
PhonesRe: How To Reduce Data Usage While Using Social Media On Your Smartphone by NaijaTechGuy(op): 10:50am On May 02, 2017
stiflerdrug:
Lol OP the way you wrote it..is even more exciting than the actual lesson... Nice one homeboy
Thanks smiley
Science/TechnologyRe: How Artificial Intelligence May End Up Ruining Our Lives by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:55am On May 02, 2017
armadeo:
Lol.

Naija would still be the last to be affected.

Imagine these politicians in a bud to out do each other obtain robots as a status symbol.

The robot becomes self aware and dislikes the discussions among politicians concerning the looting of funds despite suffering by the majority nd decides to take them out.

That would be awesome
grin ... grin
Science/TechnologyRe: How Artificial Intelligence May End Up Ruining Our Lives by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:50am On May 02, 2017
2shure:
U are dull OP.
Dullard.
Y cant u save the energy to do something truthful.
Be original.
Fuckin foreign article
Copy and paste.
Dullard.
We still have not reached stage of development .
And u talking abt robots
Hackers
Which hacker dey naija
Or where robot wan operate for naija.
Una bloggers just dull sha.
No wonder u guys make 10k a month
Sometimes you should learn to keep your stupidity private. Do you think my blog is focused on only things that's happening In Nigeria. I wrote an article and you said it's copy and paste because you're too dumb to understand anything there. If you don't have anything reasonable to say. Shut the f*ck up
PhonesRe: How To Reduce Data Usage While Using Social Media On Your Smartphone by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:24am On May 02, 2017
kenonze:
Thanks real good.

I hope it will help because I spend a lot on data per month.
Ur No. 3 was too good to ignore. I tried it but no such thing like that.
It's on all devices. Select your network then select any app
PhonesRe: How To Reduce Data Usage While Using Social Media On Your Smartphone by NaijaTechGuy(op): 7:00am On May 02, 2017

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