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Apple rejects order to unlock gunman's phone

Apple will contest a court order to help FBI investigators access data on the phone belonging to San Bernardino gunman Syed Rizwan Farook.

How can these illetrates leverage ICT

How the internet is making some people poorer

That’s not a question many Americans think about, but in developing countries such as Ukraine, Nigeria, Nicaragua and Cambodia, there’s growing concern about being left out of the digital revolution—not just because it started somewhere else, but also because those not riding the digital wave sometimes get swamped by it.

An exhaustive new report by the World Bank assesses the winners and losers of the digital revolution — not by occupation or education level, but by country. Not surprisingly, advanced nations such as the United States and most of Europe are capturing most of the benefits of digital technology.

In theory, that new technology ought to be lifting up developing countries, too, as it trickles out to them. Instead, however, the bank’s report finds that income inequality may be worsening in poorer nations, as those with digital-era skills pull ever further away from those without.

Huawei Y series provides relief to Ghanaians in times of power outages

Huawei Technologies Ghana, has introduced a range of smartphones known as the Y-Series built with a much-touted, extended battery capacity.

The smartphone range is designed to provide relief to Ghanaians who want their smartphones to last longer in times of load shedding and to enjoy the freedom of using selected apps for hours without worrying about their battery life.

The Y-Series range of smartphones which includes the Y625, Y6, Y520, Y5, and Y3C, boasts durability as well as stylish designs suitable for all users.

The websites you visit could be recorded for a year

Web Surveillance: What You Need To Know

The Home Secretary Theresa May is pushing for a major overhaul of online surveillance laws. Here's what you need to know.

How the Apple Watch Can Monitor Your Baby’s Heart Rate

Apple (AAPL) products are part of our everyday lives, including the way we send texts, emails, videos and even watch TV. Now, the company is hoping to become part of your doctor visits too---and they’re targeting expecting mothers ---with the help of an app called Airstrip.


“The company started basically monitoring moms during labor and today, I think we monitor about 1 out of 6 babies in the United States,” says Alan Portela, CEO of AirStrip.

4 ways to spot a fake online review

I was poking around Amazon a while back and saw an 85-inch Samsung TV that cost $45,000. Just for fun, I checked out the reviews and saw these gems:

"I was going to fund my daughter’s wedding in Hawaii, but I figured this Samsung TV would last much longer." – Jordan

 "The black levels and color depth on this TV are pretty good for the price. However, the small screen size is a deal breaker. I recommend buying an IMAX theater instead." - David

If you haven't run across them before, there's a long tradition of users leaving funny fake reviews on odd or extravagant products on Amazon.com. Here are some of the funniest ones I've found.

Unfortunately, not all fake reviews are hilarious. Marketing firms often pay people to leave positive reviews on major seller sites to boost sales. In fact, Amazon just sued more than 1,000 people who were paid to post fake five-star reviews on products.

Even legitimate reviews might be unhelpful. Maybe the reviewer

Television In Apple's Sights

Apple Exec: TV Channels Are Old Fashioned

Television channels are, according to Eddie Cue, dreadfully old fashioned. They should be apps instead.
Since 2007 and the launch of the iPhone, the Cupertino-based firm has been trying to turn everything into apps, and mostly succeeding.
Now, television is in its sights, with the launch of the new Apple TV.

The artificial organ is made from foam Pic: Cornell University

Foam Hearts 'Could Be Used In Human Bodies'

Scientists have created an artificial heart made of foam that could be better than existing devices at pumping blood around the body.

Typical artificial hearts are solid blocks of machinery, but the new device is made of a new stretchy, lightweight material with the consistency of memory foam.

The material can be formed into any shape, and has connected pores that allow fluids to be pumped through it efficiently.

• Before you access your phone to chat, ask yourself “is it safe?”

Smartphones and safety

The advent of the mobile phone and for that matter smartphones and their social networking capabilities among others makes it one of the top technological revolutions of the 21st century that affect the lives of many people.

The advances made in the telecommunication industry in recent years have helped to improve communication greatly.

In Ghana, social networking on smartphones is the latest vogue amongst the youth especially those in first and second cycle institutions.

The common sites used for social networking, a platform that allows people to chat or exchange messages, include Facebook, whatsapp, twitter, instagram.

Google and Microsoft's five-year war is over

A long-running patent feud between Google and Microsoft is over after the tech giants struck a deal.

Some 18 lawsuits between the companies had been active, relating to Wi-Fi, mobile phones and other technology.

But the firms say they will now "collaborate on certain patent matters" and the legal action is now over.

The 6s has a better camera, faster processor and pressure-sensitive screen

The 6s has a better camera, faster processor and pressure-sensitive screen

Apple sold more than 13 million iPhone 6s and 6s Plus smartphones in the first three days of sale - a new record for the technology giant.

Queues formed outside Apple Stores around the world when the phones went on sale on Friday.

Apple sold 10 million 6 and 6 Plus smartphones when the models went on sale last year.

Graphic, MTN to collaborate to enhance ICT

TELECOM giant, MTN Ghana, and the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL), have initiated moves to strengthen their business relations for mutual benefit.

A delegation from MTN Ghana has therefore paid a working visit to the management of the GCGL to discuss ways to strengthen their relationship.

The visit, led by the Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Mr Ebenezer Twum Asante, was to find common grounds for promoting economic development for both companies and the nation as a whole.

Facebook: 'Dislike' Button Not For Trolling

Facebook is working on a 'dislike' button, its founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced, after years of resisting popular demand for such a tool. During a question-and-answer session at the social network's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, he revealed the button would allow Facebook users to "express empathy" with their friends.

Porsche unveils battery-only sports car

Porsche has unveiled its attempt to target the market for battery-powered sports cars.

The Mission E concept car is capable of 0-60mph in under 3.5 seconds - still short against its rival the Tesla Model S, which claims a 0-60mph in 2.8 seconds.

Porsche has said it could be its first all-electrically powered four-seat sports car.

Parent company Volkswagen said it will be available to buy by early 2018.

Users Gear Up For Apple's New Software

The latest edition of iOS, Apple's mobile software, is nearly here - with people able to download it on Wednesday.

All devices from the iPhone 4s onwards should receive a notification that the software - iOS 9 - is available to install.

As well as being offered as a free upgrade for owners of older models of the iPhone, it will come pre-installed on the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus models.

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