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TRENDING: PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES (PEVs).
As technology advances and our streets are being filled with magical vehicles (self-driving vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles etc), rampant of all are the Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs). Thus, it is pertinent that we intimate ourselves on what these vehicles are, their importance and how they work....
http://www.osmozitech.com/2016/09/trending-plugin-electric-vehicles-pevs.html?m=1

LATEST AND BETTER TOYOTA PLUG-IN HYBRID: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME.
Toyota has unveiled a better competitor against the Chevrolet volt. Prius Prime, the most efficient plug-in hybrid vehicle yet.

Nathan Kokes, Brand Manager for Advanced Technology Vehicles, Toyota, said, "This is the next generation of our Prius plug-in vehicle. We are calling it Prime because now it represents the best of hybrid vehicles. It’s got more electric vehicle range, greater overall efficiency, and it’s got a great new sleek design".....
http://www.osmozitech.com/2016/09/latest-and-better-toyota-plug-in-hybrid.html?m=1

NextGovernor:
So na only the companies dey buy and subscribe the Internet abi because I have not heard any of them... Nigeria agencies are always lying to create awareness. Not even 3 a whole 41...

My brother, there are many things happening in Nigeria we think we are fully abreast of, but we do not know "jack". We got a whole lot of hidden networks:
MTN Nigeria 6.93 Mbps
SWIFT NETWORKS LIMITED 6.65 Mbps
MainOne Cable Company 5.89 Mbps
IPNXng 5.21 Mbps
VDT Communications Limited 4.80 Mbps
Suburban Telecom 4.73 Mbps
Internet Solutions Nigeria Limited 4.45 Mbps
SPECTRANET LIMITED 3.92 Mbps
NGCOM 3.61 Mbps
Wireless Broadband Internet service 2.64 Mbps
Spectranet Ltd 2.63 Mbps
Coollink 2.41 Mbps
Swifttalk Limited (NG) 2.34 Mbps
Mobitel Nigeria Limited 2.03 Mbps
EMTS Limited / Etisalat Nigeria 2.01 Mbps
Globacom Limited 1.86 Mbps
PROVIDER LIR 13.98 Mbps
Netcom Africa Limited 12.19 Mbps
Galaxy Backbone Plc 11.91 Mbps
Smile Communications Ltd 7.51 Mbps..... and still counting. Just to mention but a few here!

MICROSOFT'S IMPROVEMENTS ON SKYPE.
Microsoft the owners of Skype have released an update to the Insider program and Skype Preview for PC and Mobile that allows you to send and receive SMS messages directly from your PC or Windows Phone (...this is not the regular sending text messages through Skype’s paid service).
As a result, Windows 10 already supports barebones SMS notifications via Cortana, but Skype’s implementation allows for attaching media, as well as viewing your conversations....
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/microsofts-improvements-on-skype.html?m=1

LEICA M-P TITANUIM CAMERA: EXPENSIVE ENOUGH TO BUY YOU A MIDRANGE SUV.
Leica Camera AG, a German optics enterprise and manufacturer of
Leica cameras. The company is commonly known for its high-quality, iconic design, stellar image quality, and, more importantly, its "premium" pricing. Leica’s cameras.

From time immemorial, the company has released limited editions of its products (... Not a new brand, but an improvement in design of the lineup). Back in 2015, Leica updated it's Leica M-P by redesigning it with brass, repackaging it in a snakeskin custom case, and tagged it Kravitz's Leica, of which only 125 were made, and sold it for almost $24,500. How interesting, right?...
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/leica-m-p-titanuim-camera-expensive.html?m=1

HTC DESIRE 10: BETTER AND AFFORDABLE!
The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturing company is out with two powerful Smartphones, to be announced during its event on September 20.
These two devices are members of HTC's Desire line: Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle.....
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/htc-desire-10-better-and-affordable.html?m=1

SEE IPHONE 7 DOING WONDERS...

As this month welcomes the arrival of iPhone 7 & 7Plus into the global markets, many durability stunts have been pulled by different individuals, just to either disprove or approve of the said capabilities of the high-end Smartphones. Moreover, it seems that just as Apple Inc said; so are the phones. No disappointments or disprove!

http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/overcoming-reality-hurdles.html?m=1

#OVERCOMING REALITY HURDLES#

Worried about your phone battery getting quickly drained after little or no use of it

LG has come with the first affordable smartphone that offers a bigger battery and is capable enough to displace all existing midrange smartphones from the market.
Enjoying A More Assured Phone Battery Life With LG X POWER.... http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/enjoying-more-assured-phone-battery.html?m=1

41 illegal service providers operating in the country’s telecommunications landscape have been discovered by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

This was made known in NCC's “2016 Q1 Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Reports”, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, in Lagos.

It said there was put in place a compliance monitoring system regarding the engagement of unlicensed service providers who are providing internet/data access in Nigeria.
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/41-unlicensed-service-providers-have.html?m=1

The rising cases of this deadly disease is so alarming that it is worthy of mentioning on this platform, in order for us to be updated about its activities and whether there be any efforts made by the government for its extinction.

Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic fever caused by Lassa virus, is a member of the Arenaviridae virus family. It was first discovered in 1969 in the town of Lassa, in Borno State, Nigeria. It is transmitted by to humans through contact with the feces or urine of the Natal multimammate mouse (Mastomys natalensis)....
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/small-yet-deadly.html?m=1

PHOTOKINA: WORLD OF DIGITAL CAMERAS.
Photokina, world's largest trade fair held in Europe for the photographic and imaging industries. For this event which is held every 2years, many photographic and imaging companies introduce, showcase and announce innovative products of art and imaging.

http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/photokina-world-of-digital-cameras.html?m=1

DRIVE WITH FULL CONCENTRATION, YET STAY CONNECTED: LOGITECH ZEROTOUCH REVIEW

Ever felt the need to answer an important call or make some calls, but you couldn't because of the Road Safety officials at a Checkpoint? Then, worry no more!

LOGITECH has come to ameliorate that situation and even more, with its ZeroTouch Air Vent and Dashboard smart car mounts..
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/drive-with-full-concentration-yet-stay.html?m=1

BEWARE WHAT YOU DOWNLOAD! MALICIOUS SPYING APPS ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE.

Did you know that there are some Android apps spying on their users? Now you know!

These malicious app which are available for download on Google Play store have been found out by a Mobile Security Company, Lookout. It was found that there are four apps available on the Google Play Store which secretly spy on users. Running a malicious code that Lookout has dubbed Overseer, the apps could track your whereabouts, collect information on who you were emailing, and when.
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/beware-what-you-download-malicious.html?m=1

KNOCKI, THE MAGICAL KNOCKS RECOGNITION DEVICE FOR YOUR HOME.

"Knock your way with ease to a smart controlled home".

I really haven't seen anything quite like Knocki before. Knocki is using vibrations (accelerometers and algorithms) to determine which device or devices to control, instead of microphones. So cool, right?!
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/knocki-magical-knocks-recognition.html?m=1

Are you a photojournalist, photography lover, professional photographer or do you love taking selfies? If yes, then this is for you; or you know someone that does, this is still for you; or you wanna venture into it, this is also for you!
500px has launched an app, accessible to IOS users only, tagged "RAW", which can help you monetize your work. Interesting, right? You wanna get a phone, but you've been confused as to if it's gonna be an iPhone? This can be a great motivation for you to switch to the IOS world!
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/500px-launches-photography-money-making.html?m=1

SMALLEST 13-INCH LAPTOP: Dell XPS 13 (2016) Review.
"...The smallest 13-inch on the planet with the world’s first InfinityEdge display".

Dell XPS 13 (2015) is one of the best Windows laptops, has been upgraded with the latest 7th generation Intel processors and other improvements which the company claims will lead to a boost in battery capacity....
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/smallest-13-inch-laptop-dell-xps-13.html?m=1

XIAOMI "MI AIR PURIFIER 2" LAUNCHES IN INDIA

Xiaomi Inc., the fourth largest smartphone maker in the world has come again with a great product described to perform beyond expectations, which is tagged "Mi Air Purifier 2".....
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/xiaomi-mi-air-purifier-2-launches-in_16.html

SAMSUNG, THE WORLD'S LARGEST "MISTAKE" MANUFACTURING COMPANY?

On my post about the cry of the South Korean company (Samsung) to its customers who are in possession of its globally recognized "exploding" phone (SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 7),  science & technology has proved that the incident is likely to occur with the use of Lithium -ion batteries. However....
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/samsung-worlds-largest-mistake.html

TWITTER TO EXTEND 140 CHARACTER TWEET.

As we already know that Twitter is an online social networking service that enables users to send and read short 140- character messages called "tweets".

Sometimes in May 2016, Twitter stated that it is expanding the number of things you can post in a 140-character tweet, without expanding the number of characters and that it will also enable users to begin tweets with usernames without first adding a period, but gave no specific date on when the shift would occur...
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/twitter-to-extend-140-character-tweet.html

TWITTER LAUNCHES LIVE-STREAMING VIDEO APP FOR APPLE TV.

Just as every great company is focused on serving its consumers/customers aright and meeting its consumers/ customers at every possible needs, Twitter has taken a massive step to soothe the heart of its users by launching a new version of its app today for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Microsoft’s Xbox One...
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/twitter-launches-live-streaming-video.html

NISSAN LEAF: WORLD'S TOP PLUG-IN ELECTRIC CAR.

It's no news that as time passes, technology grows rapidly. Some years back we knew cars/ vehicles to drive it's power source from gasoline/petrol and diesel, but now there are varieties of fuel source from Gasoline , Diesel, Natural gas, Electric, Hydrogen, Solar to Vegetable Oil....
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/nissan-leaf-worlds-top-plug-in-electric.html

ARE YOU REALLY WORTHY OF MY LOVE? IPHONE 7 & 7PLUS REVIEW.

I believe there are many like me asking the same question since the making and sales of iPhones 6 & 6 plus, respectively.
Apple has unveiled its long awaited iPhone 7, which features water resistance, a dual-lens camera, 256gb capacity and wireless AirPod headphones (no headphone jack)... http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/are-you-really-worthy-of-my-love-iphone.html

UBER SELF-DRIVING CARS TO COMMENCE ACTIVITIES IN PITTSBURGH

Uber Technologies Inc, the popular multinational online transportation network company headquartered in San Francisco, California, has finally done it again!
Considering their success in online transportation, it must say they really mean technology business.  In spite of their development of the Uber mobile "app", which allows consumers with smartphones to submit a trip request, which the software program then automatically sends to the Uber driver nearest to the consumer, alerting the driver to the location of the customer, they have finally advanced business by introducing automated cars.... http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/uber-self-driving-cars-to-commence.html

FIRST IN MORE THAN ONE WAY: LG V20 REVIEW.

LG has not seem to disappoint me at all! This Korean manufacturing company has led a flagship capable of sending to extinction other Android devices.

Wind Mobile LTE network for over a year has sprouted out, but has lacked technical recognition solely for one major factor: a lack of handsets that supports the AWS-3 spectrum it purchased in early 2015. It's no news that phones have supported the commonly AWS-1 band for five years now, but AWS-3 uses a different pair of frequencies in the 1700/2100Mhz range.
Now, comes the LG V20 , which is expected to be released in Canada next month, is confirmed to be the FIRST DEVICE TO WORK WITH  WIND MOBILE'S LTE NETWORK when it is launched either later this year or in early 2017... http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/first-in-more-than-one-way-lg-v20-review.html

HACKERS CONTEST: POWERED BY GOOGLE.

Google Inc. has declared an impressive challenge, tagged "Project Zero", for hackers who believes they've got it takes to be called "hackers".
This contest is aimed at finding a vulnerability or bug chain that achieves remote code execution on multiple Android devices KNOWING ONLY THE DEVICES’ PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS.

The contest isn't without a reward as Google has offered a steep sum of... http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/hackers-contest-powered-by-google.html

WIN32 APPS IS READY ON WINDOWS STORE

Microsoft has announced that it is finally changing the way the Windows Store works this week, allowing third-party developers to easily bring their existing desktop apps and games over to the universal app platform. Microsoft revealed that its Desktop Bridge is open, and that Win32 apps can now be packaged for consumption on the Windows Store or on anything that runs Windows 10..
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/win32-apps-is-ready-on-windows-store.html

Amazon Launches "Baby" Echo Assistant.

Amazon has launched a cheaper and smaller-sized version of its home assistant, called "ECHO DOT", which it claims is better at recognizing one's voice from afar.
Echo Dot is 1.6-inch-tall cylinder with one tiny speaker. It is basically just the top section of Amazon Echo. It includes a more powerful speech processor and will be available in black and white colors options...
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/amazon-launches-baby-echo-home-assistant.html

I couldn't help but fix my eyes on this powerful automobile, which is set on a journey by its maker to chase almost all existing hybrid players in the market, such as the Toyota Prius; equally, the Nissan Leaf and BMW i3, presenting a fusion of good specs, practical dimensions and competitive pricing.
However, not the prettiest car on the road, but it's functionality wows any possible consumer and threatens its competitors.
The world’s first car offered in three electrified versions.
Ioniq offers all-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid....
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/hyundai-ioniq-worlds-first-car-offered.html?m=1

With the advent and advance of technology, the necessity for rechargeable batteries cannot be over-emphasized as it is a tool for rendering of efficient professional services or for personal use. A world without them couldn't be possible (.…. Well, let's not imagine it). Need I remind us that our phones, laptops, portable TVs, hair trimmers, among others, all use rechargeable batteries.

A rechargeable battery, storage battery,
secondary cell, or accumulator is a type of
electrical battery which can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times, while a non-rechargeable or primary battery is supplied fully charged, and discarded once discharged....
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/rechargeable-batteries-and-your-phone.html?m=1

"...worthy enough to compete with the Apple iPad mini4 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0?".

The HUAWEI MediaPad M3 8.4inches is housed a gorgeous sleek design. Crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum (light-gold coloured aluminum shell) which makes it look and feel great.
Looking at the front from afar, the white finish and silver trim looks more of an iPad, especially considering where the fingerprint sensor is placed, right where Apple places its home buttons.
Looking behind, the champagne hue makes it somewhat classy, but the plastic strip around the rear camera cheapens the look....
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/welcome-to-competition-huawei-mediapad.html?m=1

It is reported that Microsoft is bringing the Surface brand to all-in-one (AIO) PC desktop running Windows 10.

ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley stated that Microsoft will hold a hardware event in late October to launch a new Surface branded device, which is codenamed as "Cardinal". The all-in-one (AIO) PC that come in 21-inch, 24-inch, and 27-inch screen sizes. Windows Central also claimed that Cardinal could use the same Perceptive Pixel screen technology found in Surface Hub.... http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/microsofts-hardware-event-to-launch-new_13.html?m=1

As technology advances daily in almost all spheres of life, it has not left our household appliances unattended to.

GE Appliances has finally done it! The company, with the advantage of Amazon Alexa or Echo, brings voice-control functionality to any Wi-Fi connected GE household appliances or Monogram refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens laundry machines, and water heaters...
http://osmozitech..com.ng/2016/09/household-chores-made-easy-genevas.html?m=1