Verve cards to be accepted on PayPal

Plans are being concluded to add Verve cards to the accepted cards for integration on PayPal, according to Chuma Ezirim, head of e-business at FirstBank Nigeria.

According to Ezirim, PayPal cannot afford to leave out Verve cardholders in Nigeria.
“Verve cards will soon be added – 18 million issued, 13 million are active and integration is happening in few months. FirstBank controls 35 per cent of issued Verve cards,” Ezirim said.
He said currently only cards issued by Visa and MasterCard are accepted, but in addition FirstBank’s customers can open a PayPal account directly from the bank’s website. When they do this, he said they get automatic verification and higher limits.

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How to lock your Google Chrome profile with your Google password

Many computer systems are not overly well protected when someone else manages to get physical access to the computer. This can be a family member, a colleague at work, your boss, or a thief who just stole your laptop at Starbucks.
While user accounts are usually secured by a password, the computer may not always be locked which in turn means that a third-party can access most programs, files and information on it unhindered.
If you take web browsers for example, they are not protected by passwords. The only thing that you can do in most is to add password protection to authentication information, but that is about it.
Chrome just like Firefox supports profiles that you can create. They can be used by the same person, for instance to separate work and entertainment from one another, but also by different family members or work colleagues on the same system.
Google has added a feature to Chrome recently that allows you to lock down the browser using your Google password. While that may sound like a good idea, it has implications which you need to know about:

1. Since you are linking your Google account to a profile, it is necessary to stay logged in whenever you use that profile in Chrome. This means that you are always signed in to Google when you use the feature.
2. While you can lock your Chrome profile so that it cannot be accessed, you too cannot use Chrome at that time.
3. You need to manually lock Chrome, there is no option to do this automatically (for instance when the computer goes to sleep or is turned off).
   
    
4. The feature is experimental at the time of writing which means that it may or may not be integrated natively in the browser.
5. Load chrome://flags/#enable-new-profile-management in the address bar and switch the preference to enabled. This enables the browser's new profile management.
6. Click on the restart button to apply the change and relaunch the browser.

You will see a profile menu at the top right corner of the screen on restart

• Here you need to sign-in to a Google account using your account credentials.
• Once you have done so, you see your profile picture and name listed in the menu.
• Here you also find the lock button which you can click on to lock down the browser.
• This switches Chrome to the user manager window that displays options to sign in again, create a new account, or browse as guest.
  
• This page will remain until you sign in again or use one of the other options provided on the screen. It remains active when you close Chrome so that you can use it to lock down your browser profile completely using the feature.

Another interesting option that is provided by this new user management feature is the option to make available a guest browsing mode to others.
This is excellent news if you don't want third-parties to use your browser profile -- see open tabs, bookmarks, visited websites and more -- without switching to a different browser to provide them with that option.
Cut the link
You can cut the link at any time by open chrome://settings/ in the browser and clicking on the "disconnect your Google Account" option there.
To go back to the old profile manager, open the chrome://flags/#enable-new-profile-management preference again and set it to disabled. Restart the browser afterwards and the profile menu is gone from Chrome once again.

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New WhatsApp Screenshots Show Voice Calling

WhatsApp Messenger, the incredibly popular
app that lets you send text messages for free
looks to be getting a serious upgrade in the
near future. Recent screenshots which have
been leaked to the media show the WhatsApp
service running on an iPhone with iOS 7
– and what’s unique in these pictures are the
mute, message, and speaker buttons which
have been completely non-existent before now.
There’s also a red “end call” button at the
bottom of the picture.

Hmm…I’m no expert,
but it seems like WhatsApp is branching out
into the voice calls department.
This may or may not be a big surprise to you,
as WhatsApp did announce they had plans to
offer a voice calling feature sometime in the
year 2014. However, no one really knew when
it would happen or what the finished product
would look like. To be fair, we still don’t know
exactly when it will be available, but it doesn’t
sound like it’ll be too much longer.
Texts And Calls For Free?
Obviously, since this is all still up in the air,
we don’t know exactly how it’s going to work.
Currently with the WhatsApp service, (at least
for iOS users) it’s free for the first year and
then it costs $0.99 for the next year and so
on. It’s unknown if that price will stay the
same once the voice calling feature is added or
if it will slightly increase.
One thing we do know is that WhatsApp might
even get more popular – as of right now, there
are approximately 465 million people around
the world who use the app. And, once “free”
voice calling is added alongside of free text
messaging, that number is sure to increase.
One can only wonder what kind of effect this
will have on regular cell phone service plans
when more and more customers find ways to
get their services for free. WhatsApp is
available on iOS, Android, and other platforms
as well.
What do you think? Do you currently use
WhatsApp Messenger? Are you excited about
voice calling coming in the future?

Source news.filehippo.com/2014/03/new-whatsapp-screenshots-show-voice-calling/

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China Launched 'china Operating System' (COS) To Break Android And Ios Monopoly

China has always tried to support its
homegrown tech industry and even the
security concerns over U.S. secret surveillance
which gives Chinese Government another
reasons to trust domestic vendors.Many other
countries are also in favor to develop their
own technology industries to reduce their
dependence on U.S.

The Government of China is not too fond of
foreign mobile operating systems and therefore
are trying to break the monopoly of Microsoft,
Apple and Google in the country.
This week at an event in Beijing, China has
unveiled its own Linux-based mobile platform,
dubbed China Operating System (COS),
developed as a joint effort between a company
'Shanghai Liantong', ISCAS (Institute of
Software at the Chinese Academy of Sciences)
and the Chinese Government.
According to COS website, it is designed for
PCs, Smartphones, tablets, TVs, set-top boxes
and other smart appliances. It runs Java
applications, supports HTML5 and can run over
100,000 apps.
At the launch event, the head of the ISCAS
criticized Apple’s iOS for being a closed
ecosystem, Android for its fragmentation
issues, and Windows Phone for its poor
security.
According to the promo video, the China
Operating System (COS) interface and functions
are much like Android, specifically very similar
to HTC’s Sense 5.
However, many Chinese users are criticizing
this operating system on social media sites,
“What does COS stand for? COPY OTHER
SYSTEM?… But it really does look like a fusion
of the Apple, Android, Symbian, and
Blackberry operating system,”

Another user commented, "It’s not open
source because they’re terrified that others
will see that the source code is the same as
Android, and accuse them of cheating the
government out of money,"
Four years back, China once tried to create its
own Linux-based, open mobile operating
system called "OPhone or OMS (Open Mobile
System)", but it was failed to gain popularity
and discontinued after 2011.

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Microsoft Windows 9 codenamed “Threshold.” to be release in April 2015

Microsoft is working hard to clean the mess left by Windows 8, in order to clean this mess Microsoft release Windows 8.1, which is a substantial and free upgrade with major improvements over the original release but still not getting enough users as expected by Microsoft, the windows 8.1 is in use on less than 25 million PCs at the moment.

The software giant was pushing through the upgrade to mitigate the poor reception of Windows 8, the new OS would address the biggest criticism of Windows 8, the absence of the traditional start menu. It would also reintroduce the old-style desktop which was ditched in favour of Microsoft’s confusing Metro design

 Microsoft is releasing Windows 9 in April 2015 and its codenamed “Threshold.”

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Google Self-Driving Car

Google is still working on self-driving car project, aiming to make driving safer, more enjoyable and more efficient. Watch this video to see what autonomous technology may

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2013 best sell 5 Smartphones

 1: Apple iPhone 5S:

The finger print scanning technology in iPhone 5S was the first to be integrated in a smartphone and the latest 64-bit A7 processor added more value.

Apple iPhone 5S price in the U.S. ranges from $649 to $849

2: Samsung Galaxy Note III:

Galaxy Note III has become a sensation for users looking for a big screen smartphone packed with high-end specs and features. The smartphone offers full HD display with a powerful processor and extensive storage with an option to expand further. The phone's camera and battery are also major attractions for smartphone shoppers.

Galaxy Note III is priced at $699.99

3: HTC One:

 
The classy HTC One is built on a metal chassis that makes it unique. It is powered by a 1.7 GHz processor and hosts 2GB RAM, but like Apple, the One does not allow users to expand storage. HTC has addressed that issue by giving spacious 32GB and 64GB options. The phone features dual speakers on the front, ultra pixel camera with optical image stabilization and Sense 5, which offer great user experience.

HTC One is priced at $550

4: Google Nexus 5:

The Nexus 5 features best internal specification for the price it charges. It has a Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM, 8 MP camera, optical image stabilization, Qi wireless charging support and a lot more. Like other Nexus devices, the Nexus 5 gets all Android updates sooner than other Android smartphones.

Google Nexus 5 retails for $349 for 16GB and $399 for the 32GB variant. These prices are for the unlocked version, which in comparison to other smartphones with similar features saves at least $200.

5: Nokia Lumia 1020:

With the camera features in the Nokia Lumia 1020, the Finnish maker has won the hearts of many photographers who want an integrated DSLR-like camera in a smartphone. No doubt Nokia offers the best camera, but a lack of apps in Windows Store keeps some shoppers busy with Android and iOS options. Nokia Lumia 1020 gives the best user experience for those looking for Android, iOS alternatives.

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Sony sets to turn its back on its Android reliance and to launch a range of Windows Phone handsets later this year.

Sony Mobile having focused solely on smartphones running Google’s
Android operating system, new reports have suggested that Microsoft has
contacted the manufacturer in a bid to drum-up new partnerships for its
Windows Phone platform.

 Sony is one of manufacturers on Microsoft’s hit list, with Chinese phone maker ZTE also contacted by the Redmond-based company.

The company’s first Windows Phone handsets is expected to be showcased around the middle part of the year

While the Windows Phone platform has struggled to match the might of the
leading players, Android and iOS.Windows OS saw
considerable growth during 2013 thanks to the likes of the flagship Nokia Lumia 1020

With the Windows Phone platform gaining traction over the past 12 months,
Sony also saw its smartphone efforts increase in popularity over the
past year with the ony Xperia Z1 helping bringing the manufacturer back into the mainstream smartphone fold

Sony has yet to comment on reports of its upcoming Windows Phone handsets
and so these claims should be taken with a liberal serving of salt.

VIA TR

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Samsung launches 110-inch ultra HD TV

Samsung 110-inch ultra HD TV is also known as 4K TV and has four times the resolution of standard high-definition TVs.

The new 4K Samsung is expected to be sold in China, the Middle East and some European countries in a very short time.

According to some media, the new Samsung TV will be sold at not less than $ 150,000 and will only be available for special order for government agencies, large corporations and the wealthy few enough people who want to strengthen their VIP status.

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World's Most Expensive Gold-Plated Motor Home on Sale for $3 Million

 

You can get this elegant caravan with $3.11 million.

This motor home is called eleMMent Palazzo and it consist of a huge master bedroom, 40-inch TV, on-board bar, fireplace and even its own rooftop terrace. The motor home looks like a hybrid between a yacht, a spaceship and of course, a caravan.

This luxurious motor home was made from solid gold, and this is responsible for its extravagant price tag.

Another amazing feature is the 'Sky Lounge' - with the press of a button the 430ft home transforms into a personal retreat with pop up cocktail bar, under floor heating and extravagant marble lighting.

Via Express

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Google reveal 2013 Nigeria’s most searched persons, phones, events and actors/ actress

Global search engine Google has released its latest findings on its ‘Google 2013 Zeitgeist’ showing the most searched persons, events and actors/ actress in 2013

According to Google the popular Nigerian music star, WizKid; the Academic Staff Union of University, ASUU and Mercy Johnson are the most searched persons, events and actors/actress, in the year respectively.

Wizkid tops the list for trending Nigerian musicians for 2013, closely followed by Olamide, MI, Davido and Flavour in that order.

Other Nigerian musicians who completed the top 10 list include the PSquare brothers, Timaya, Tiwa Savage and Dbanj.

And when it comes to events in Nigeria, you have already knew what will top the list and is no other thing than almighty ASUU, the ASUU Strike Update is first on the top 10 list. Others are JAMB 2013, Goldie Harvey’s death, Confederations Cup, Anambra Election, Paul Walker’s death, State of Emergency, Ramadam 2013, Olusegun Agagu’s death and Royal baby.

When it comes to most searched phone iPhone 5 top the list followed by Blackbery Z10, Tecno N3, Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, Samsung Galaxy Note, Tecno N7, Tecno P3, Blackberry Q10, Blackberry Curve in that order.

Google Zeitgeist 2013

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New USB Type C Connector Lets You Insert USB In Any Orientation

One of the chief annoyances about USB cables is that they can only be plugged in one way—and you will invariably try to plug a USB cord in the wrong way at least once before succeeding. That's one of the problems the USB Promoter Group hopes to solve with the just-announced USB Type-C connector, which like Apple's Lightning connector will be reversible so that there's no "wrong" way to plug it in. The new connector is described as a "supplement to the USB 3.1 specification" and its design should be finalized by the middle of 2014.

The Type-C USB connector is meant to be used to deliver power, data and video across all devices without the need for another connector, the group said. It will however not work with existing USB plugs. The specification will define new-to-existing cables and adapters to allow users to use their existing products, the group said. 

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Magic cube virtual keyboard

Magic cube keyboard is a wireless keyboard that project the keyboard on table and allows you to type easily.

It support many devices like laptops, desktops and mobile devices like iphones, ipads and other devices that support bluetooth Hi-Fi.

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Sony launches dual USB flash drive for Android smartphones and tablets

Sony launched a dual USB flash drive, designed specifically for the needs of memory-deprived Android smartphone and tablet users. The gadget combines a full USB 2.0 port and a microUSB connector into a compact, sleek-looking body.

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Nokia Lumia 1520 disassembled with all part labeled

Nokia Lumia 1520 the first with a 1080p screen, the first with a quad-core Krait processor, one of the first two 6″ Nokia phablets. It even has a new PureView camera.

pics from gsmarena

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Nokia Latest Accessory : The BH-121 NFC Bluetooth Stereo Headset

The headset is equipped with NFC and Bluetooth for pairing with your phone and features a large button on top used to answer calls and play music.

On its bottom there is a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microUSB port for charging, while the right side holds a volume rocker and a microphone.

The BH-121 is bundled with Nokia's WH-208 in-ear headphones that come in the same color as the main player.

Nokia says the headset supports advanced Bluetooth features like HFP/HSP and/or A2DP/AVRCP profiles as well as the Lumia 1520, Lumia 1320, Lumia 1020, Lumia 925,
625, 525, and the Asha 503 and Asha 501.

Measuring 39 x 39 x 12mm, the Nokia BH-121 headset is slightly larger than the iPod Shuffle and is offered in cyan, red, yellow and black.

Expect the BH-121 to start hitting store shelves some time this month with a price tag of €39.

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iPhone 5 case lights up when you have a call

New iPhone 5 cases does not only serve as protective layer but also a case that combines protection with festive, blinky coolness.

The case is available in a variety of styles for iPhone 5/5S and iPhone 5C, the LED Cover Flashing Clear Case offers a seemingly transparent protective shell for your handset.

The case will light up to display a nifty embedded pattern every time you receive a call, text message, e-mail, or anything else that would normally trigger an alert.

It's pretty cool, especially considering that it requires no additional battery power (other than what the LED already draws).

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Nigerian youths: Airtel is of no use to us again

Due to recent message from Airtel that they are going to stop non blackberry phones from using their bis subscription, this has made some youths to promise never to use Airtel sim again.

Some of Nigerian youths have been breaking and burning their Airtel SIMs

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The best Android cameraphone:Gionee Elife E7

The Chinese manufacturer Gionee has announced its latest flagship smartphone, the Elife E7, which the company claims to be the best Android cameraphone available in the market. The E7 runs on AMIGO 2.0, a heavily skinned Android.
The Elife E7 sports a 5.5-inch JDI display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The numbers add up to a pixel density of 401ppi, which is quite sharp for any standard. E7 is also equipped with Gorilla Glass 3.
Gionee's latest flagship smartphone is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Krait 400 processor on a Snapdragon 800 chipset. The 4G LTE variant will be the first smartphone globally to house a 2.5 GHz Krait 400 CPU. E7 with 16GB of internal storage will feature 2GB of RAM, while the 32GB model has 3GB of RAM on-board.

Elife E7 main camera has 16 megapixels.

Elife E7 has a 2,500mAh non-removable battery.



Gionee Elife E7 will be up for grabs from December 5 in Black, White, Blue, Pink, Green, Yellow and Orange color options. 

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Some cool features of the new Android KitKat 4.4

Android 4.4 KitKat is the latest update to the Google’s Android operating system which was released last month along with Google’s flagship phone Nexus 5. Let us see some of the cool new features in the latest Android Operating system.

1. “Ok Google”

Just say, “Ok Google” to activate the phone without touching it. Users can launch a voice search, send a text, get driving directions or play a song with the voice command. This feature was introduced in Moto X. Now it is available to all who are using KitKat.

2. New Caller ID

This is one of the new interesting feature of KitKat. For calls from numbers not listed in the user’s contacts, Android 4.4 will look for matches from businesses with a local listing on Google Maps.

3. Integrated Hangouts

The new Hangouts app on Android 4.4 also displays SMS and MMS messages.

4. Printing

Android 4.4 allows users to print photos, documents, and web pages from their phone or tablet. Users can print to any printer connected to Google Cloud Print, to HP ePrint printers, and to other printers that have apps in the Google Play Store.

5. Integrated Emonji

Android KitKat brings in the popular japanese Emoji characters to the default Android keyboard.

6. Advanced Multitasking

Android 4.4 takes system performance to an all-time high by optimizing memory and improving your touch-screen so that it responds faster and more accurately than ever before.

7. Immersive mode

This is also a new feature introduced in KitKat. The new immersive mode gives a full screen experience hiding all controls while reading a book, watching a movie or playing a game. Swiping on the edges brings back the status bar and navigation button.

8. Full Screen Album Art on Lock screen

KitKat will display a full screen album art on the lock screen while listening to music or streaming via Chromecast.

9. Improved UI

The app drawer now has a transparent background, so it shows the same wallpaper as your home screen. The wallpaper also extends through the system buttons and notification tray.

10. Support for low-end Smartphones

KitKat is said to support phones with as little as 512MB of memory.Android KitKat will be able to run on inexpensive, low-end smartphones as well as the most advanced devices and this also could make the Android software more attractive to third-party app developers, who have been frustrated by what they call the “fragmented” nature of Android devices.

Some other features

• Save files to Google Drive or another online storage system instead of your local storage.
• Android 4.4 adds support for new types of sensors including step detectors, step counters, and geomagnetic rotation.
• Google wants to make it easier for developers to create third-party TV controller apps that work across devices by building support for them into the operating system itself.
• There is a inbuilt screen recording utility aimed at developers who want to record high-quality MP4 videos.
• There is system-level support for NFC. It works with any mobile carrier and lets apps manage your data either using your device or cloud storage.
• The new phone app automatically prioritizes your contacts based on the people you talk to the most.
• Android 4.4 now supports the Message Access Profile (MAP) so Bluetooth-enabled cars can exchange messages with your devices.

These are some of the cool features
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