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Corning’s New Gorilla Glass 6 Will Let Your Smartphone Survive 15 Drops
The well-known American glass manufacturer Corning just launched its new version of Gorilla Glass, of course, Gorilla Glass 6 and claims that the glass is now able to survive 15 major drops. Hence, the official claims that the new Gorilla Glass 6 will survive shoulder-height drops onto hard, rough surfaces up to 80% of the time.

Corning’s New Gorilla Glass 6 Will Let Your Smartphone Survive 15 Drops

With each new smartphone that is presented, the new features represent an improvement over the previous ones and that makes them better. One area where there is no news is the screens and the protection they offer.

Corning has now taken a new step and introduced the Gorilla Glass 6, which promises to be much tougher and will thus more effectively protect smartphones and their screens.

One of the worst causes of problems on smartphones is the screens and the chances that they are broken, usually by falling and in minimal situations.

Corning has been able to help users with their Gorilla Glass screens and has now introduced its latest version, the Gorilla Glass 6.

This new version is known to be even more resistant and provides greater protection. Corning’s tests revealed that the Gorilla Glass 6 resists 15 drops of one meter high, without breaking it. This is an improvement to double the resistance we can get today from version 5 of Gorilla Glass.

In the field of scratch resistance, Corning ensures that version 6 of Gorilla Glass has the same strength as the previous version, which is an excellent indicator for this new version.

The Gorilla Glass 6 is already being produced and manufacturers are now evaluating their use in their devices and are therefore expected to emerge smartphones with the novelty of Corning in the coming months.

This is an important step for consumers who come up with a technology that brings even more resistance to one of the most sensitive and unprotected parts of a smartphone. The improvement introduced by Corning doubles the protection offered before, which is an excellent improvement.

So, what do you think about this? Simply share all your views and thoughts in the comment section below.
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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/07/cornings-gorilla-glass-6-smartphone-will-survive-15-drops.html

nfinix Note 5 Specs and Price
Infinix Mobility has been reading their customers with the release of the Note 5series succeeding last year’s Note 4 and Note 4 Pro. The smartphone has finally been released and it was fone in the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalif, Dubai. The release of the Infinix Note 5 marks a significant milestone in the Chinese OEM smartphone making history. This because of the infusion of new features like the 18:9 aspect ratio, a beautiful glass finish, large screen with crisp display and Android One from Google.

Infinix Note 5 Key Specs and Features

6.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 x 1080 pixels
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Octa-core MediaTek Hello P23 CPU with 3GB/4GB RAM
32GB/64GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card
12MP rear camera and a 16MP front camera
Fingerprint scanner (rear)
4G LTE
4, 500mAh non removable Li-Ion battery
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Design and Display

Transsion Holdings the parent company of Infinix Mobility was keen to point out the marked aesthetics of the Infinix Note 5. The smartphone has a glass finish which is the way to go for premium smartphones at the moment and a very much reduced bezel up front. There is also the interesting 18:9 aspect ratio that makes the smartphone looks all the more elegant.
As for the display on the smartphone, there is one thing that it is apparent here and that is its large size. Besides that, it is backed up with a crisp colour display and wore thin bezels. Speaking of the size, the screen goes up to 6-inch and with a resolution of 2!60 x 1080 pixels resolution. It is quite bright too up to 500 nits which means visibility in the sun should be no problem.
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Battery and Camera

In the area of power, the new smartphone does not disappoint as it comes with quite enough capacity to go well even begin a day of usage. Also garnering the power of fast charge, the smartphone is assured to get your battery up to full charge in no time at all. Also, the 4, 500mAh battery on the smartphone is way above the average battery capacity.
In the camera section, the rave is all about the low light selfie camera although the aperture is still an arbitrary f/2.0 aperture. Infinix promises AI improved pictures from the smartphone camera which bolsters the quality of images taken by the camera. The primary camera in play here is a 12MP sensor while a 16MP camera is stationed at the front for selfies.
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Hardware and Software

Beneath the whole design flair and glamour lies a quite good hardware which is from MediaTek by the way. Doing your bidding on the inside is an Octa-core MediaTek Hello P23 chipset with a max clock speed of 2.0GHz. Interestingly, you also have a recent Mali-G71 MP2 in charge of graphic related events like your gaming.
The rest of the bulk includes 3GB RAM paired with 32GB storage space option, whereas, a more premium variant provides you with 4GB RAM as well as 64GB of storage space built-in. The duo support expansion up to 256GB using a memory card and a bloatware-free Android 8.1 Oreo thanks to the Android One initiative.
Infinix Note 5 Pricing and Availability

The smartphone has already gone on sale in some online stores and smartphone retail outlets for about 67, 000 Naira for the 3GB variant while the 4GB model will probably go for 74, 000 Naira.

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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/07/infinix-note-5-specs-and-price.html

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 With 5500mAh Battery, Up to 6GB RAM Launched
We all know very well that from the time of the launch, Xiaomi Mi Max models stood out for there large proportions of the screens, hence, falling within the phablet concept. However, now according to the latest reports, the well-known Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi just launched Mi Max 3 with a big display and 5500mAh battery and much more.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 With 5500mAh Battery, Up to 6GB RAM Launched

The well-known Chinese smartphone manufacturer, of course, Xiaomi is one of the brands that has made available a range of smartphones that covers the various tastes of users.

After the rumors that we announced recently, the “giant” Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has finally arrived.

As we recently reported, the Mi Max 3 would be on its way, bringing with it several new features, with a focus on the screen and drums.

Also Read: DxO Mark Camera Score For Latest Smartphones

With its official announcement, the various news items have now been confirmed, confirming the information that had been advanced.

The Mi Max 3 will come with 6.9-inch on a screen with a ratio of 18:9 and efficiently leverages its shores. The battery also confirms its great capacity, with the Mi Max 3 5500mAh available to spend on a day to day basis. With fast-loading technology implemented, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer announces that it will charge 71% of the battery in just one hour.

In addition to these giant features, the Mi Max 3 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, Adreno 509 GPU, 4/6 GB RAM and 64 or 128 GB of internal storage.

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The photograph section will be in charge of a dual 12 MP camera (f/1.9, 1.4μm) + 5 MP (depth sensor) and a front camera with 8 MP sensor (f/2.0, 1.12μm).

It will also feature WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/GLONASS/BDS, infrared, FM radio, USB-C connector, the fingerprint sensor on the back and Android 8.1 customized with MIUI 9.5.

All this will come in a housing that will weigh only 221 grams and will have dimensions of 176.2×87.4x8mm. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is available in the colors like black, gold, and blue for about $304 for the 4 GB + 64 GB version, and just over $351 for the 6 GB + 128 GB version.

So, what do you think about this? Simply share all your views and thoughts in the comment section below.


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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/07/xiaomi-mi-max-3-5500mah-battery-6GB-RAM.html

DxOMark Score Of Top Smartphones
According to the latest reports, recently, the DxOMark published results that made the analysis of the latest smartphone of the well-known Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus, of course, the OnePlus 6. With two cameras in the rear, which look similar to the iPhone X, the test revealed a very good score.

DxOMark Score Of Top Smartphones

The DxOMark published results that made the analysis of the latest smartphone of the well-known Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus, of course, the OnePlus 6. With two cameras in the rear, that look similar to the iPhone X, the test revealed the score of 96 points.

The Chinese smartphones, especially those manufactured under the name OnePlus, deliver excellent value for money, generous firepower and a very refined look – even though the rear window has some flaws. The camera was and continues to be the Achilles’ heel of the brand, but this time the device managed to figure among the top ten smartphones when it comes to the camera.

The device comes with two lenses on the back, one being 16 megapixels with f/1.7 aperture and the second with 20 megapixels, with the same aperture and without the optical stabilization that receives the main, but with the ability to crop the image and, thus creating digital zoom with fewer negative points so – almost in the same way that the Lumia 1020 did.

In well-lit environments, the OnePlus 6 has the ability to record colors, details and everything else the scene displays to the user, with clever use of the HDR in times of high contrast. The negative points in this scenario lie in the standard blue color of the sky, a rather flashy flare and some noise here and there.

In the video, the result was inferior, with 87 points. As the OnePlus 6 managed to work well with colors, autofocus, and exposure. What lowered the score was the level of detail that is preserved under different lighting conditions, exaggerated sharpening in some moments and more aggressive post-processing.

Even with scoring below the maximum, which is 109 points for the Huawei P20 Pro, the OnePlus 6 and its 96 points gets three positions below the iPhone X, which costs almost double what is charged by the 6GB version of RAM of OnePlus 6.
Today, at the time of publication of this article, the DxOMark score of top ten devices looks like this:-
Huawei P20 Pro: 109 points
HTC U12+: 103 points
Huawei P20: 102 points
Galaxy S9 Plus: 99 points
Xiaomi Mi 8: 99 points
Google Pixel 2: 98 points
iPhone X: 97 points
Huawei Mate 10 Pro: 97 points
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S: 97 points
OnePlus 6: 96 points
So, what do you think about this? Simply share all your views and thoughts in the comment section below.

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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/07/dxomark-camera-score-of-top-smartphones.html?m=1

Android Continues To Have More Loyal Users Than iOS
We all know very well that with a large number of brands contributing to its growth, Android is the mobile operating system of the tech giant Google with more users. However, now according to the latest reports, the tech giant Google’s most used mobile operating system, of course, continues to have more loyal users than iOS.

Android Continues To Have More Loyal Users Than iOS

With a large number of brands contributing to its growth, Android is the mobile operating system of the tech giant Google with more users. And to prove this recently, a well-known data analysing company published a new data sheet that mirrors this same trend.

The smartphone market is today increasingly competitive, with more and more brands and devices for all tastes and requirements.

Within the vast offer available, the Android operating system is the one that brings together a greater number of devices, which makes it the mobile operating system with more expression in the market, followed by the tech giant Apple’s iOS.

According to data released by CIRP, in the quarter that ended in June, Android was the most active operating system in the United States, totaling 63% of the total number. In turn, iOS appears in the second position with 36%, remaining only 1% for the remaining mobile operating systems.

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Although the trend is clearly on the side of Android, but, still, the tech giant Apple was able to regain ground after a fall in the previous quarter.

If in the analysis between operating systems the results are unfair for Apple since it is the only brand that uses iOS, an analysis between brands can be more enlightening. At this point the results are more balanced, however, the tech giant Apple continues to face strong competition.

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With 36% of the activations in the last quarter, the mark of the tech giant Apple was already reached by the South Korean giant Samsung that registered the same 36%. LG then comes with 12%, with Motorola closing the podium with a quasi-residual value.

The tech giant Apple was able to recover against the poor results of the last quarter, however, it has already been matched by the South Korean giant Samsung in the number of activations and remains far in the war of mobile operating systems against the tech giant Google. Although these numbers are from the American market, the results are similar to what is observed in the rest of the world.


So, what do you think about this? Simply share all your views and thoughts in the comment section below.
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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/07/android-more-loyal-users-than-ios.html

Aston Martin And Rolls-Royce Shows Off VTOL Flying Taxi Concepts
We all know very well that the Flying Taxi from The Fifth Element still lives in fiction, but two British companies, Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin, have shown the world two ideas that can bring this concept to reality sooner than you realize.

Aston Martin And Rolls-Royce Shows Off VTOL Flying Taxi Concepts

The Flying Taxi from The Fifth Element still lives in fiction, but two British companies, Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin, have shown the world two ideas that can bring this concept to reality sooner than you realize.

Focus on practicality and autonomy

The first of the projects is Rolls-Royce, which blends the look of a winged helicopter and uses six rotors that resemble drones. As with helicopters, the concept vehicle will have vertical take-off but will put electric motors to make the necessary force to take the body off the ground.

With the capacity to carry up to four people inside, the project can travel distances of up to 800 kilometers in a speed of up to 400 kilometers per hour.

The project was presented at the Farnborough International Airshow fair, which will take place between 16 and 22 July in the British city of Farnborough. The company’s objective is to adapt the vehicle to uses as taxi, public transport, cargo and even for military purposes as well, moreover, the delivery of the first model will take place in the 2020s.
Aston Martin: Luxury & Sportiness

Aston Martin focuses on a vehicle with more sporty and luxury features – like the car models sold by the English company. Named Volante Vision, the concept has space for three people, can take off vertically and uses a hybrid combination of electric motor and another driven based on fossil fuel.

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As part of the luxury of the brand, the taxi will be equipped with an autonomous navigation system and all flight data will be presented to the projecting occupants on the front glass. A very interesting point is that Aston Martin can use Rolls-Royce to help with the project – without affecting Rolls-Royce’s own concept.

So, what do you think about this? Simply share all your views and thoughts in the comment section below.
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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/07/aston-martin-rolls-royce-flying--taxi-concept.html?m=1

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We all know very well that we are only a few days away from the official presentation of the South Korean giant Samsung’s next big smartphone, the Galaxy Note 9, which is expected on August 9 in a world-wide presentation. However, now according to the latest reports, the latest leaks have confirmed the South Korean giant Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 9 pricing.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Revealed Its Pricing

We are only a few days away from the official presentation of the South Korean giant Samsung’s next big smartphone, the Galaxy Note 9, which is expected on August 9 in a world-wide presentation. Not much is known yet about this upcoming proposal from Samsung, but the rumors are building up.

The latest information that has emerged gives an account of the price predicted for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. As expected this device will have a high price tag, in line with what has been the latest releases of most brands.

It will be at the beginning of August, on the 9th, when the South Korean giant Samsung will unveil everything it has been preparing in the field of smartphones. The big star will be the Galaxy Note 9, which will continue its line of smartphones and show some powerful news.


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An information emerged now gives the price that the South Korean giant Samsung will put on the Galaxy Note 9. The information is associated with Poland, but it shows the price plan well for the rest of Europe and even for the US.

The value that is being advanced puts the Galaxy Note 9 in the $1170 (PLN 4299). Currently, in Poland, Note 8 costs $1032, in practice, this new price brings an increase of about 140 dollars.




With this market value, the South Korean giant Samsung will launch its new Note 9 to a plateau that puts it between the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X. It is another equipment that will put itself in the market for more than the thousand dollars, a real barrier for the potential consumers.

However, it is estimated that Galaxy Note 9 will feature 128 GB of internal memory and 6GB of RAM. It will be offered in 3 colors (black, purple and blue) and will feature a new S-Pen that will now have the Bluetooth connection.


In addition to the date of its presentation, on August 9, it is also known that Galaxy Note 9 is expected to hit the market on August 24. Hence, with this price, it will be difficult to predict the adhesion that this new model will have. The earlier model, with a lower value, eventually appealed to consumers, something that is expected to happen this time as well.

So, what do you think about this? Simply share all your views and thoughts in the comment section below.
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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/07/galaxy-note-9-leak-revealed-its-pricing.html

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According to the latest reports, the most used instant messaging application, WhatsApp will now tell you which messages were forwarded to you. They are accompanied by a “Forwarded” label that appears to both senders and recipients. The feature has been in testing since June and has been released for all users.

WhatsApp Starts Labelling Forwarded Messages In Effort To Fight Fake News

The most used instant messaging application, of course, WhatsApp will now tell you which messages were forwarded to you. They are accompanied by a “Forwarded” label that appears to both senders and recipients. The feature has been in testing since June and has been released for all users.

For WhatsApp, this helps determine whether a friend or relative actually wrote the message they sent, or whether it came from someone else. However, the app does not tell who the original author is, unlike the Telegram – who already had this feature.

And of course, if you want to forward a message without the “Forwarded” prompt, simply copy it manually, paste it and send it to the recipient.

Fight Fake News

The company also says: “We encourage you to think carefully before sharing forwarded messages.” The idea, it seems, is to help combat false information, which spreads very easily – sometimes with fatal consequences.

This month, five people were lynched to death in a city in India. Rumors scattered about WhatsApp said they were kidnappers. Other similar cases have been occurring in the country.

A new program called WhatsApp Research Awards will give up to $50,000 for researchers. The idea is to find ways to detect fake news by protecting end-to-end encryption in the application.

So, what do you think about this? Simply share all your views and thoughts in the comment section below.


Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/07/whatsapp-labelling-forwarded-messages-fight-fake-news.html

Google’s Chrome browser is already pretty great. But there are plenty of ways to make it better — like downloading extensions.

Extensions are essentially small apps that add extra features to a Web browser. Google has dozens of extensions available in the Chrome Web Store, doing everything from helping you save money to saving your passwords for you. For example there are add-ons that help you get coupon codes for any e-commerce site or bet9ja bonus.


1. Last Pass: Free Password Manager


Remembering your password for multiple websites can be a hassle. Plus, it can be difficult to brainstorm passwords that are both unique and easy to remember for each new online account you create. LastPass wants to make this process simpler by generating new secure passwords each time you log into a website. After installing the Chrome extension, you can enter account credentials for websites you’d like LastPass to remember. The service will also ask you if you’d like it to remember certain login information whenever you sign in to a website in Chrome.
Free in the Chrome Web Store

2. Google Dictionary


Heading over to Dictionary.com or Google to find the definition of an unfamiliar word only takes seconds, but it’s even quicker with the Google Dictionary extension. Instead of opening a new tab to find the definition, simply highlight the word and click on the dictionary icon that appears next to the browser’s URL field after installing the extension. You can also click that dictionary even when a word isn’t selected to perform a dictionary search.
Free in the Chrome Web Store

3. Sidenotes


Sidenotes is an excellent tool for jotting things down quickly as you peruse the Web. As its name implies, the extension launches a blank notepad in a sidebar alongside a website so that you can take notes without having to switch between apps or windows. Those notes are then saved to Dropbox so you can access them later.
Free in the Chrome Web Store

4. Honey


No one likes it when retailers spam your email with updates and newsletters, even if they do include coupons. Honey eliminates that annoyance by pulling up discount codes with the press of a button so you no longer have to sift through promotional emails. Once the extension is installed, simply hit the Honey button during checkout and a list of codes will appear alongside your shopping cart. It works with shopping sites such as Target, Victoria’s Secret, Amazon, and Macy’s, among others.
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5. Tab Wrangler


Leaving too many tabs open in your browser can get disorienting and distracting, especially when you’re trying to get work done. Tab Wrangler takes care of that dilemma by automatically closing tabs after they’ve been inactive for a designated period of time. It only closes tabs that aren’t pinned, and you can choose to lock tabs that you want to keep open even when you’re not browsing in them. Closed tabs are easy to recover, too; just click the Tab Wrangler icon to see a list of closed sites.
Free in the Chrome Web Store

Here are just some of the useful Google add-ons for Chrome Browser. You can search for more useful add-ons in the chrome Web Store. If you know of any other add-ons that should be on this list share them in the comment section

Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/07/best-google-add-ons-for-chrome-browser.html

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the computer science capability that allows imitate intelligent human behaviour such as speech recognition, translating languages, interacting with the physical world through visual analysis and decision making. In this post I will be taking you through some uses of Artificial Intelligence you probably don’t know about. Before we start we have some promotions code from bet9ja and coupon codes from HostGator for you.

AI has a lot of capabilties but for this post we will be going through just 5 of some of the more interesting facts about Artificial Intelligence. Without wasting any time let’s get to it.

1. Artificial Intelligence can repair itself
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On the terrifying end of the spectrum, there was a paper published this year about a robot that could rebuild itself, even after losing two of its six legs. The robot doesn’t know what’s broken, but notices that its performance has dropped. Then, using an algorithm based on trial and error, the robot can figure out what’s wrong and how to repair itself. The researchers who developed the robot said that as it fixes itself, it updates its database with all the things that will not work in a phase called “simulated childhood.”

This phase lasts for a few minutes and during that time, the robot processes 13,000 possible movements. Those movements are pulled from 10^47 different behaviors, which is an unfathomable number. For a comparison, that’s how many atoms make up the Earth. The implications of this type of artificial intelligence are essentially limitless. Some of the more exciting prospects include search and rescue and deep sea and space exploration.


2. Romantic Relationship with Artificial Intelligence

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A question that’s bound to arise is that if AI is almost or completely indistinguishable from humans, will humans be able to have physical and emotional relationships with AI entities? David Levy at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands had an interesting, but plausible, scenario where sex with a robot could become more mainstream. He said that at first it will come across as geeky, but then a story will appear in a publication like Cosmo in which someone will rave about how great sex with a robot is, and the mainstream attention could alter the prevailing attitudes.

But how close are we to something like that? Well, both Levy and Henrik Christensen, founder of the European Robotics Research Network, thought that by 2012, humans would be having sex with robots. We’re actually closer than you think, as there are currently a number of intimacy gadgets that use robotics and promise pleasure like you’ve never experienced before. As for serious relationships, like marriage, AI and Androids still need quite a few years of advancement. With that being said, Levy believes that by 2050, human and robot marriages will be made legal. Of course it could just be that Levy is way too big a fan of the movie Her.


3. Artificial Intelligence can learn

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There’s a saying about computers that they’re only as smart as the person using them. However, with advancements with AI, computers are starting to learn by themselves. For example, Google developed an AI system that taught itself to play Atari 2600 games. After doing so, it beat some of the world’s best players.

Another learning AI system is an android developed by the United States Army that learned how to cook from watching YouTube videos. The robot was able to learn the skills from visual recognition and trial and error. While it’s unlikely that the military will use robot chefs, cooking uses a wide arrange of skills so it is an excellent demonstration of what the robot is capable of.

4. Nautilius

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An interesting development in artificial intelligence is an SGI Altix supercomputer called Nautilus. It appears that, to a certain degree, Nautlius can predict the future. For example, it was able to predict where Osama bin Laden was hiding within 125 miles, and was also able to predict the Arab Spring that started in December of 2010.

Nautilus gathered this information from over 100 million news articles from all over the world dating back to 1945. The articles would be analyzed for two different criteria: the mood of the article, and the location of the story. This information led to a web of 100 trillion relationships and the data was fed into Nautilus. From that information, the computer was able to piece the information together and create graphs that charted mood. For example, with the Arab Spring, sentiment in the area was low before the protests.

The author of the findings, Kalev Leetaru from the University of Illinois’ Institute for Computing in the Humanities, Arts and Social Science, is looking at making the information work in real time. While Nautilus won’t exactly predict the future, it may give mood forecasts similar to economic forecasts or weather reports.

5. The AI Apocalypse

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There’s little doubt that AI has the potential to greatly improve our lives. AI will make the roads safer, help in medicine, aide the disabled and the elderly, work customer service and a number of countless other jobs. However, AI also poses an incredible threat, and this isn’t the stuff of science fiction, either. Top scientists and technologists like Stephen Hawking, Bill Gates and Elon Musk believe that AI is a very real, and dangerous threat to humankind.

It’s so dangerous that Max Tegmark, a physicist at MIT, compared it to the development of nuclear weapons and says we may only be able to do it right the first time. In fact, there has been a push to actually slow down advancement on AI and focus more on containment. Containment is important because if we were to ever lose control of AI, we may never get it back. Then it’s just a matter of time, since the AI could wipe out humanity because it could calculate that humans are a virus-like being, or it could kill humans as a way of self-preservation. Essentially, AI will either fix all of our problems or destroy us all. In other words, The Terminator and The Matrix aren’t nearly as farfetched as we previously believed.

Do you also know that most AI are female. One thing that you may have noticed when it comes to AI that you possibly interact with, like Google Now, Siri, and Cortana, that the default voice is female. For the record, this isn’t one of the terrifying facts; we just find it fascinating that AI tends to be female. Why is that, exactly?

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Well, there’s no specific reason but a few factors play into it. For example, studies have shown that males and females both like the sound of female voices a bit better. Another reason, according to Karl Fredric MacDorman, a computer scientist and expert in human-computer interaction at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, is that mostly men work on AI so they probably find females attractive and want their AI to follow suit. Kathleen Richardson, a social anthropologist, said that female AI would be less threatening than male AI. For example, compare Samantha in Her to the Terminator machines. Well, except for Terminator 3, but then again, who the hell actually remembers that movie?


That’s it on 5 Interesting facts about Artificial Intelligence you probably don’t know about. If you enjoyed this articles remember to share with your friends and colleagues. If you have any questions drop them in the comment section.
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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/07/interesting-facts-about-ai-artificial-intelligence.html

Cryptocurrency Tech Could Disrupt Medicine, Housing and More: Here’s How
Technology and investment expert, Adrian Rubin has been a major supporter of the latest developments in the world including the Internet of Things. Interconnectivity and cryptocurrency trading are the two main areas of interest for Rubin as he looks to the future of modern society.

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In 2009, the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin was created under the innovative mind of Satoshi Nakamoto who also established the Blockchain technology used to record every cryptocurrency transaction. Adrian Rubin and his fellow technology experts have often been among the first to praise this new form of currency but also to highlight the concerns many have about cryptocurrency. The development of cryptocurrency was originally designed to change the way business is completed and reduce the power of governments and major corporations. In fact, many believe the opposite could be true and the disruption could lead to issues for society including the rise of authoritarian groups.

Disrupting the global economy
Bitcoin, Crypto, Virtual, Money

The global economy is the way in which the world keeps control of its finances with any dominant group looking to keep control in the same way as the U.S. has used its own dollar as the standard for international trade. Cryptocurrency does indeed have the potential to disrupt the global economy by changing the way we view money, according to Medium.

Housing and medical costs are all rated against the strength of the U.S. dollar which means any change in the standard for international trade could have a significant impact on the economy. Cryptocurrency and the Blockchain technology associated with its launch are all showing the need for physical currency is no longer a requirement.

Authoritarianism could rise

When Bitcoin was launched as the first cryptocurrency the idea was said to be a lasting change to the dominant financial landscape which has remained unchanged for centuries. The Atlantic reports the centralization of regulated Cryptocurrency markets could give rise to a form of "Big Brother" monitoring every move made by investors and everyday people of the Blockchain ledgers maintained by government agencies.

Adrian Rubin and his fellow tech experts believe one of the major issues facing the changing financial markets is the dominance of a single agency dominating the global cryptocurrency markets. An example often cited is the growing number of Chinese companies mining for coins which could give rise to a single dominant monopoly rising up and manipulating the global cryptocurrency market for its own ends.

The decentralized nature of the cryptocurrency markets is currently providing a glimpse at a future where every individual in the free market economy has the ability to become wealthy from this form of virtual currency. As the Government of Belgium begins taking steps to centralize and regulate the cryptocurrency markets the ability of a single corporation or major nation to damage the economy of any country with market manipulation becomes a very real possibility.
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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/07/how-cryptocurrency-could-disrupt.html

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What To Do When Your Smartphone Gets Stolen
Losing a smartphone either to theft, mishandling, or any other mishap can be a really horrible experience. Normally, the next step to take after the occurrence of a smartphone loss is to try to recover the device, before replacement comes to mind — i.e when recovery fails.

The actions below are some of the best things we think you should do swiftly as soon as you discover your device has gone missing.
1. Track or Locate the Device

The first advised step is to determine where you device is. This will help tell if your phone was stolen or mislaid, or you forget it at an event you attended.

If you have tracking and monitoring apps previously installed on the device, you can easily track them. There are a good number Android tracking apps available on the Google Play Store and likewise, App Store, for tracking iOS devices.

Alternatively, you can use the services of phone manufacturers to locate your phone. “Find My iPhone” is a perfect phone tracking service for iPhone users while the “Find My Device” is for Android devices. These apps and services allows you remotely “call” your device to see if it around you (maybe lying somewhere in the kitchen drawer) and give map and satellite locations, too.

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Either after successful tracking of your phone and you discover that it is in an unknown location, or all tracking efforts have proved abortive and your phone is still unreachable, the next best thing to do is the change the password of vital apps with sensitive information.

Passwords of apps like banking apps, email, cloud storage, electronic wallet, and social media apps. Some tracking apps and services even allow you remotely lock your device with a new security code to deny the anyone in possession of your phone access to the contents.

3. Contact your network carrier

If you still cannot reach your phone, or you are now sure that it is in someone else’s possession, the next point of action would be to contact your network carrier to block services on the phone (SIM card) and also commence service retrieval processes.

4. Contact your Bank

It is always recommended that you contact the financial institution(s) through which you make monetary transactions on the missing device. Inform them about the state of your phone and instruct them to temporarily restrict the number from carrying out any transactions till you retrieve your phone or number.

This action is particularly important in Nigeria as phone thieves can gain access to your Bank Verification Number (BVN) by dialing a USSD code on your device. And once this occurs, all the monies in your bank account can be withdrawn.

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Read More Here: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/06/what-to-do-when-your-smartphone-gets.html

Galaxy S10 To Feature A 6.2-Inch Sound-Emitting Display, Edge-To-Edge Glory
It seems that the South Korean giant Samsung continues to position its future Samsung Galaxy S10 as a device in which it will introduce new technologies. As now according to the latest reports, the South Korean giant Samsung’s upcoming smartphone, Galaxy S10 to feature a 6.2-Inch sound-emitting display, edge-to-edge glory.
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Galaxy S10 To Feature A 6.2-Inch Sound-Emitting Display, Edge-To-Edge Glory

The South Korean giant Samsung is still working towards its next big releases. While the Galaxy Note 9 will be a more classic smartphone, the Galaxy S10 could be quite a revolution for the Korean firm, as it lets glimpse the latest report on its sound screen.

The well-known giant South Korean smartphone manufacturer, of course, Samsung is willing to turn the Samsung Galaxy S10 into one of the big balls next year 2019.

As its early release would join the use of new technologies that would allow it to stand out from the mass audience, making the new device one of the spear points of the sector in the next course. Among the new technologies that the Galaxy S10 will have already known the fingerprint sensor under the screen, which now joins a new technology of ultrasound.


What does this new technology consist of? Under the name of Sound On Display, the idea is that the vibrations that cause the sound will be transmitted through the OLED screen instead of traditional speakers.

As a result, the frames of the device can be further reduced and still offer great sound quality. A way to continue pushing the limit of frames without frames without having to resort to tricks like a notch.

The technology is not new, as LG, for example, already uses it on some modern OLED TVs, and could be considering taking the leap with its upcoming LG G8 ThinQ. However, both Korean companies have been advanced by a Chinese firm.

Vivo Nex: the proof that sound screens work


Recently, the new Vivo Nex, a final version for sale in markets of the Vivo Apex concept, was presented. Both this version and the premium model, the Vivo Nex S, have an on-screen sound technology called Sound ScreenCasting, which places all the sensors under the 6.59-inch OLED panel.

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In addition, in the top-of-the-range version, the Vivo Nex S also has a fingerprint sensor under the screen. It is not available in all the lower half as it showed the Vivo Apex, but it is still an impressive technology without any doubt. With these two elements, Vivo advances to Samsung when implementing these new technologies. However, the Chinese firm currently only offers the device in their country, while Samsung may have the opportunity to be the “first” in the international market.

So, what do you think about this? Simply share all your views and thoughts in the comment section below.
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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/06/galaxy-s10-to-feature-62-inch-sound.html

Please can someone tell these guys not to come back home. They should just follow Russia to their respective clubs. especially Ighalo and Iheanacho. Stupid boys

GreatAchiever1:
bro can u invite me on a workspace, how can we connect since u dont do whatsapp

u can contact me on my mail sainttobs@gmail.com. Concerning the workspace do we create a slack workspace?

Hey guys, you can check this little project of mine hosted on GitHub. It's a web app used to plot any location on the map and get the weather of the location. it also uses Speech Synthesis i.e it will speak out the weather(This works on Chrome, I've not tested with other browsers). This is the link to test it https://sainttobs.github.io/My-Weather-App/

Ayodele951:
I think am stuck trying to import Scene builder into my NetBeans. Please will need your help. If possible if i can get your WhatsApp digit.

Sorry for the late reply. I don't usually use WhatsApp, but this is my number 07053842846. I use eclipse but check this video for how to set up Scene Builder on Netbeans. Just follow the steps there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rwcw6Kl8Ys

it's like Sango want to kill them

And its over Nigeri Wins

ClassicMcGee:


nice!

we could use a nairaland thread too, maybe the mods could be graceful enough to help us pin it.

so all beginners on nairaland could just walk in and learn something new, drop their issues, projects and others.

we have pros here too that can help when the going gets tough and we need a pat on the back. And help profer solutions and at worse clues when we get stuck.

All under the watchful eyes of seun and his crew.

We could use the both bro, what do you think?

Another reason I prefer slack is that it's good for new programmers to get used to it as that's what most companies use to work.if you want to work remotely for a company you must be familiar with Slack. On slack, it's also easier to share your code with proper indentation.

GreatAchiever1:
Thanks buh i think whatsapp is better for some dat wanna conserve mb.
But den again we fit do both.

Personally I have uninstalled whatsapp & facebook messenger from my phone, it's a bit distracting.

GreatAchiever1:
Yo, op... Lets create an all beginner programming language whatsapp group... Are you down for it??

or better still let's create a slack workspace. Slack is what most programming groups use

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When Will You DIE? Well, Google’s New AI Has An Answer
According to the latest reports, the tech giant Google has created an AI (Artificial Intelligence) that could predict a series of outcomes for patients, such as how long people can stay in hospitals, their chances of re-entering and the chances of dying.

When Will You DIE? Well, Google’s New AI Has An Answer

A woman with advanced stage breast cancer came to a city hospital. The fluids already flooded his lungs. Two doctors examined her and some x-rays were taken. Hospital computers read her vital signs and calculated a 9.3 percent chance that she would die during his stay.

Then it was the tech giant Google, who came with a new type of algorithm which was created by the tech giant Google itself which studied the women – in total, 175,639 data points – and assessed their risk of death: 19.9 percent. She died in a matter of days.

The heartbreaking death of the unidentified woman was published by the company in May, in an investigation that highlights the potential for the health care of neural networks, a form of artificial intelligence software that is particularly good using data to learn and improve automatically.


The tech giant Google had created a tool that could predict a series of outcomes for patients, such as how long people can stay in hospitals, their chances of re-entering and the chances of them dying soon.

What most impressed the medical experts was the tech giant Google’s ability to examine data that was previously out of reach: notes buried in PDF files or scribbled on old graphics.

The neural network covered all this ungovernable information and then ejected out predictions. This future predicting AI of the tech giant Google did it much faster and with greater precision than the existing techniques. This new Google AI even showed which records led to conclusions.

Hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare providers have been trying for years to make better use of electronic health records and other patient information.

More information shared and highlighted at the right time could save lives, and at least help medical workers spend less time filling out documentation and more to patient care. But current methods of extracting health data are expensive, awkward and slow.

Up to 80 percent of the time spent in current predictive models is spent on ‘dirty work’ of making data presentable, said Nigam Shah, an associate professor at Stanford University who is a co-author of the tech giant Google’s research work. Published in the academic journal Nature.

The tech giant Google’s approach avoids this. “You can throw everything you have and not have to worry about that,” said Shah.

The tech giant Google’s next step is to move this predictive system to the clinics, artificial intelligence chief Jeff Dean told Bloomberg News in May.

Dean’s health research unit, sometimes called Medical Brain, is working on a series of AI tools that can predict symptoms and diseases with a level of hopeful but also alarming accuracy.


So, what do you think about this? Simply share all your views and thoughts in the comment section below.
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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/06/when-will-you-die-googles-new-ai-answer.html

Pro Tips on How to Choose Your Drone
Choosing the fastest drone in 2018? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this post, we will share some tips to help you choose your drone. Just keep reading.
If you are out to purchase a drone, you will be overwhelmed due to the many options from which to choose from. Drones are designed in different sizes and come with different price tags. Also, their features differ from one drone to another.
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For this reason, when selecting a drone to purchase, it is crucial to consider your needs and expectations and how capable you are to fly it.
The first thing you need to understand which drone you to purchase especially if you are an amateur or you are just starting the flying hobby.
Note that the price tag cannot determine whether the drone is of good quality, even though it can help you assess which drones are good than the others.
Ideally, costly drones will give you more flight time, longer distance flying, record great footages and capture good quality photos. The main consideration factors that need to be considered are flight-time, camera and skill level as well as battery life.
However, there are many others things that need to be considered. It is good to keep in mind the golden rule that you always pick a cheaper drone when beginning and then advance when you become a pro.
Here are some important tips to help you choose your drone.
1. Flight time
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When it comes to drones, flight time is the amount of time a drone spends flying once charged. Many factors can affect a particular drone’s flight time which includes battery size and weight of the drone.
The most modern drones have flight times of up to 25 minutes. However, inexpensive drones such as the Syma X5C can fly for about 7 minutes in a single charge. But there are other costly drones that can fly for about 15 to 20 minutes in a single charge.
2. Battery life

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Drones are similar to other gadgets you normally use in that they also need batteries to operate. You do not want a drone that will give you headaches to charge it every now and then. Although even the best drones can fly for 30 minutes before you charge the battery, you still can carry an extra battery.
However, if you consider carrying an extra battery, ensure to include it in your total price of the drone you want to buy.

3. Camera

drone-camera
Every drone user wants high-quality footage; hence you need to consider the camera specs of the drone you want to buy. To get the best camera drone, you need to look for the video and photo resolution of the integrated camera in the drone.
Note that while you can buy cheaper models, it might lack the First Person Viewing functionality and also the resolutions for these drones are not of good quality. Most importantly, you need to understand that you get what you pay for.
4. The size of the drone

drone-size
First things first: You want to know why you need a drone and what things you will be using it for. If you just want a drone for fun, then a smaller sized drone can be the best choice for you. If you are looking for a substantial drone or one that you can fly it outdoors or one that you can fly it for longer distances then you may want to consider a high-end drone.
A drone like the Syma X5SW is a mid-size and features a camera which is also capable to stream videos. This model is easy to fly and can support a rugged landing.

5. Your skills level

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In fact, this was supposed to be our #1 tip when choosing a drone. If you pick a sophisticated drone, you risk crashing it and wasting your hard earned money. The best thing it to hone your skills with an inexpensive drone then once you become a pro you can advance to the sophisticated models. The only secret is to buy a drone that you can fly easily without crashing.
6. Durability

durability
Buying a drone is an investment. Therefore, like any other investment, durability should be a consideration when shopping for a drone. Drones that are able to withstand minor crashes are best since even if you are experienced, chances are that you will crash it.

Conclusion

There you have it: 6 pro tips on how to choose your drone. We hope our tips will help you get the best drone for your job. Note that different people have different needs and expectations when picking a drone. However, the tips above will help you get a drone that will make you achieve your goals. Choose wisely to avoid future headaches.
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Source: https://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2018/06/pro-tips-on-how-to-choose-your-drone.html

Ayodele951:
Please I would love to.

First thing you need to is set up JAvaFX on your IDE. You can check some online resources if you are stuck or you can ask me. After that you will need to download Scenebuilder here https://gluonhq.com/products/scene-builder/ I'll share links to my code on github later.

tonyxrated:
Hello Javagurus, I'm also new to Java programming, I'm currently using netbeans IDE for my developing environment, can i use it to build a javaFX GUI?

yes you can use netbeans to build a JavaFX GUI app, although i use eclipse IDE. either of the two is ok, or you can also try intelliJ IDEA.

Ayodele951:
Don't know how to use MySQL database yet. I just a console based text code for the hotel management system not a GUI. But would love to if you can put me through it. Thanks.

No problem, you'll use JavaFX for the GUI. Although writing JavaFX is like XML you can use Scene Builder to drag and drop the GUI components. If you want to learn how to use the GUI tell me so I can share some of my codes on GitHub with steps for you to follow.

Ayodele951:
Okay. I will do that. But have also created text based Unit converter, currency converter, a hotel management system and so on.

impressive work, then you must already know how to use a mysql database with java (for the hotel management system)

Ayodele951:
Okay. Thanks. Should I make it console based or application based.

You can just make it a simple text based game. If you want to create a GUI(graphic user interface) for the game you'll need to learn JavaFX. But for now just make it text-based.

Ayodele951:
Seriously don't know where to start with build games. Any hint. Please.

You can create a simple guessing game making use of the java.util.random class and for loops. with a few lines of code you can create a very simple game. You can generate random numbers within a limit and have the user guess the number generated. If you want to test your skills further you can also create a CGPA calculator. Just try and have fun testing your newly acquired skill.