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KENTOO EDITION

Technology in the

Classroom: Helpful or

Harmful? PAGE 34

The Future of In-Car Technology page 61

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From the Editor WELCOME

Both the United States and Sweden have set high bars for criminalizing speech: speech is presumptively free unless it violates the “harm princi-ple.” In America, speech can be banned if it is a “real threat,” either be-cause it constitutes an incitement to hurt someone or (as Justice Sandra Day O’Connor wrote in 2003) to protect people “from the fear of vio-lence” and “from the disruption that fear engenders.” Citizens who value

free speech and believe it necessary for democracy, individual express

expression and a marketplace of ideas are mostly comfortable with such a limited

constraint. But others are not so comfortable (see “Q&A: Shanley Kane,”

page 26). Threats are seldom prosecuted, because words are slip-

pery things and anonymous trolls cannot be found easily. More, the

harm principle is not simply extended to harassing speech that

seeks to oppress or silence minorities and women. Activists would

like to see a wider legal deinition of harm, or broader intolerance

for harassment. Chen’s feature describes one controversial approach in Sweden,

where “a group of volunteer researchers called Researchgruppen, or

Research Group, has pioneered a form of activist journalism based

Trolls must be moved by bitter resentments they cannot otherwise express and liberated by the

heady unaccountability of anonymity. Harassing comments found on websites are sincere expres-

sions of how a portion of humanity really feels. Some people hate other people, and technology

ampliies the expression of views that (at least since the end of World War II) were mostly

whispered in private or shouted at rallies of inefectual political movements (see “Free Speech in

the Era of Its Technological Ampliication,” March/April 2013). But what can be done about trolling

in open societies like Sweden and the United States is a vexed question about which citizens ar-

dently disagree.

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In the not-too-distant future, the typical

picture of a big American household in the

suburbs might include just one car in the

driveway: A new report finds that self-

driving cars have the potential to cut U.S.

car ownership nearly in half.

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World's First Robot-Staffed Hotel to Open

What if you could

check into a hotel,

have your luggage

carried to your room

and order a coffee —

all with help from a

team of robots?

A new hotel at a

theme park in Naga-

saki, Japan, hopes to

make that dream a

reality. The Henn-na

Hotel (whose name

means "strange ho-

tel") will be partially

staffed by androids

that work as recep-

tion attendants, robot

waiters, cleaning staff

and a cloakroom

attendant, The Tele-

graph reported.

Developed by Japan's

Osaka University and

manufactured by the

Japanese robotics

company Kokoro,

many of the "Actroid"

robots resemble a

young Japanese

woman. The bots will

The android-staffed

hotel will be part of a

theme park called

Huis Ten Bosch,

which is modeled

after a typical Dutch

town. Hotel guests

will be able to access

their rooms using

facial recognition

software instead of

2016, the spokes-

woman added.

keys, if they

choose.

"We'd like

to draw

visitors to

this setting

surrounded

by nature by estab-

lishing a smart hotel,

which could be some-

thing we could spread

through Japan and

the world, a spokes-

woman for Huis Ten

Bosch told The Tele-

graph.

If the robot hotel is a

success, another one

may be opened in

If the robot

hotel is a suc-

cess, another

one may be

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HOW TO SET THE PARENTAL CONTROL IN THE

BLACKBERRY SMARTPHONE

BlackBerry has always maintained a reputation

for security and giving you peace of mind, and

BlackBerry 10 continues the long tradition of

helping you keep your personal information

secure with the renowned BlackBerry security

you know and trust. Collectively called Black-

Berry Safeguard, BlackBerry 10 has many built-

in features that are designed to help protect

your information, manage your on-line privacy,

and find or lock your smartphone in the event

you misplace it.

BlackBerry Protect is another free feature for

BlackBerry 10 customers. It allows you to re-

motely secure and locate your smartphone in

the event you misplace it. You can also remote-

ly lock or wipe the device. BlackBerry Protect

identifies your BlackBerry 10 smartphone

through your BlackBerry ID.

BlackBerry Protect is enabled on the

smartphone under Settings, and certain fea-

tures require the phone to be connected to a

network (either the cellular network or a Wi-Fi

network).

You can manage up to five devices under your

BlackBerry ID at one time – such as a BlackBerry

10 smartphone and a BlackBerry PlayBook tab-

let. The system gives you that allowance in the

event you switch from one BlackBerry device to

another. You can also remove devices that are

no longer associated with your BlackBerry ID.

BlackBerry Protect can show you how much

battery life your smartphone currently has. The

icon won’t appear until contact has been made

with the phone

Access BlackBerry Protect on the smartphone from

Settings, then apply the remote settings to your device

from the web at: http://protect.blackberry.com. You need

to enable Location Services to be able to locate it on a

map.

If you’ve misplaced your device, you can locate it on a map

(“View Location” – provided you’ve enabled Location Ser-

vices from the BlackBerry Protect settings on the

smartphone) or set it to make a loud audible sound. The

sound will run for approximately 1 minute, and you can

stop the sound by clicking the lower (-) volume key.

You can remotely Lock the smartphone, display a message

like “Please return for a reward… call me at xxx” or com-

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How to set up parental control on android: restrict android app permission

Protect your children on an Android smartphone or tablet with restricted profiles and third-party apps

Kids are increasingly tech-savvy these days, and even a

toddler will manage to use your Android smartphone or

tablet in ways you didn't know were possible. Apart

from running up a heavy bill in app and game purchases,

this means your children may also be at risk from online

predators and adult content. Here we show you how to

set up sensible parental controls, and explain the re-

stricted profiles feature (for tablets) added to Android

Jelly Bean 4.3. You can create a restricted profile on an

Android smartphone, but you can only have multiple

user profiles on phones running Lollipop or later.

How to set up parental controls on Android 4.3 Jelly

Bean (or later)

Android 4.3 saw the introduction of restricted profiles adding a new dimension to the user profiles feature that appeared in version 4.2. Tablets (but not smartphones) running Android 4.2, 4.3 or 4.4 can be configured with multiple user accounts, allowing you to turn your Jelly Bean tablet into a family PC with unique environments for every member of the household. In Android 4.3, re-

stricted profiles lets the device administrator control the app permissions of each user profile, which could help you to keep your child safe. If you have an Android smartphone running Jelly Bean or KitKat, these controls are not available. Check if there's an update to Lollipop by going to Settings > About Phone > System Updates (or similar).

Step 1. First, from the Android home screen, pull down from the top right and tap on Settings. Scroll down to and select Users, then tap 'Add user or pro-file'. You can create either a normal User profile, or a Restricted profile. Tap on the latter.

Step 2. If you haven't done so already, you'll be

prompted to set up a screen lock for your device. Tap

Set lock, then choose to use either a pattern, PIN or

password lock and follow the instructions

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Step 3. Tap the settings icon next to the 'New profile' to give it a

name.

Step 4. You'll now see a list of apps installed on your device, with

on/off toggles to the side. By default, the restricted profile is unable

to access any of these. Go through the list and toggle on only the

apps you are comfortable with your child accessing. The list in-

cludes any web browsers installed on your tablet, so leave these

switched to off if you're worried about what harm your child may

come to online. You can also click on the Settings icon next to

Settings to allow apps to use location information, which is

switched off by default.

Step 5. From the lock screen, you'll now find your own ac-

count is protected with a pattern, password or PIN, while

your child can instantly access their own account - but only

the apps you deem appropriate. Although the Google Play

Store icon appears, trying to access this will bring up a noti-

fication that you do not have permission to use the Google

Play Store.

How to set up parental con-trols on Android: Restrict in-app purchases in Google Play If you have a smartphone running an Android ver-sion prior to Lollipop, there are other things you can do to protect your child and set up parental controls.

Kids love games, and Google Play is brim-ming with casual titles aimed directly at them. It can be all too easy for busy parents to leave their child unsupervised with what would appear to be a harmless game while they get on with things. But, as you'll no doubt have seen in the news, some parents have unwittingly found themselves with outrageous credit-card bills as their blissful-ly ignorant child purchases all manner of expensive in-app extras. See Best Android Apps.

Protecting your wallet is incredibly simple:

open the Google Play Store app on your

Android phone or tablet, then open the

Settings menu and scroll down to User con-

trols. Tick the box next to Password, which

will request your Google account password

whenever someone tries to download a

paid app or purchase in-app extras.

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Kenya’s Incredible Golf Courses

It’s not surprising that Kenya is such a superb golfing destination. The country’s combination of Indian Ocean coast and

Rift Valley highlands makes for some fine fairways and glorious greens, as our sports writer Chris Hatherall reports

They call it the world’s most heavenly golf desti-

nation, and with monkeys scampering across

the fairways, Egyptian geese flying over exotic

flowerbeds and even antelope interrupting

play, it’s easy to see why.

Kenya may not be the first country that springs

to mind when thinking of a golf holiday – the

likes of Spain, Portugal and the USA dominate

the market – but its reputation is growing fast

and there’s no doubting that the East African

nation has something very different to offer.

There are courses to discover beside the waters

of the Indian Ocean, courses deep in safari

country, courses nestled in the Great Rift Valley

– and even an ‘uphill’ course on the slopes of

the extinct Menengai volcano!

In fact, although Kenya has always been more

associated with long-distance running than the

sedate pastime of pitching and putting, golf has

been a passion here for more than a hundred

years. The first golf club opened in Nairobi in

1906, and there are now 42 to choose from.

The Kenya Golf Marketing Alliance (KGMA) was

formed in 1998 to promote the country as an

international golf destination. Its members in-

clude specialist golf operators, golf resorts and

hotels, as well as the Kenya Tourist Board. In

reality, its pitch is an easy one to deliver. Not

only can Kenya offer top- quality courses and

competitions (golfing legends Seve Ballesteros and Ian Woos-

nam are former winners of the Kenya Open), but it also pro-

vides an array of excursions and adventures for non-golfers.

For golfers, the course fees are cheap in comparison to more

famous clubs in Europe and America, and almost all those in

Kenya welcome non-members without the need for proof of

handicap. The climate – long hours of sunshine in the day, and

rain at night to keep the greens in tip-top condition – is another

attraction, not to mention the colonial clubhouses and luxury

country-club facilities.

The golf safari is taking off

and Nairobi-based golf holi-

day companies such as Tee-

off Kenya and Tobs Kenya

Golf Safaris can provided

tailored itineraries.

Kenya is also a place to

watch golf. The Barclays Kenya Open,

normally staged in February or March,

is part of the Challenge Tour and was

won in 2013 by Spaniard Jordi Garcia

Pinto, who waxed lyrical about the

course at Karen Country Club and Ken-

ya’s incredibly supportive fans.

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Safaricom is not Airtel’s big-gest fan right now, especially after the latter launched its seemingly successful ‘UnlimiNET’ plan. The Indians have been receiving lots of positive feedback on Twitter, and obviously Safaricom is not quite happy.

About a week after the Un-limiNET launch, Safaricom launched their own new data package but the reception was not as hoped.

Well, enjoying their suc-

cess, Airtel social media

handlers have been

tempted to tag Sa-

faricom in many of their

tweets.

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Apple iPad Air 2, fingerprint & 6.1 mm uni-body

The Apple iPad Air 2 is to tablets what German engineering is to cars, arguably. It is a premium, classy, compact and high performance ma-chine that exudes near perfection in every dimension.

iPad Air was a class act which

seemed to have come up with the

ultimate tablet personality. Difficult

as it may have been to further re-

fine something that was already

that impressive, Apple have done it

again with the iPad Air 2.

It is light, thin, fast, large in storage capacity, crisp in

screen resolution and rich in exciting complementary fea-

tures. The characteristics might seem similar to those of

the predecessor but they are actually not.

Weighing 444 grams and measuring only 6.1 mm in thick-ness, the iPad Air 2 is very comfortable to hold for many hours while either working or engaging in entertainment activities. This is one major improvement from the first generation iPad Air which weighed 478 grams and meas-ured 7.5 mm thick. On the whole, the iPad Air 2 is 18 % thinner to enable you notice the difference instantly. In fact it is the thinnest device that runs on iOS so far!

Patrons of the brand will also be happy to know that the

fingerprint scanner is available on the iPad Air 2. You can

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touch on the home button as well as using it as an authen-

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The body- build is all metal and glass with differ-ent color options of silver, gold and space gray to choose from. However, with the thin body and fragile nature of the display, you might find pro-tection necessary by incurring a little more to pur-chase a cover accessory.

This device is available in other varieties depend-ing on the connectivity and storage options you desire.

There is the Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + 3G/LTE and

the Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi only. There are also the

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A RETURN TO SEA MIA GINNIVAN

As we wait for Matt Cleary’s

guests at HMAS Waterhen in Wa-

verton, Sydney, I ask him about

his posting to DCO and career in

the Navy so far.

When enlisting 17 years ago, Matt

says he could not have envisaged

his future role in bidding a final

farewell to former Navy members.

The now Chief Petty Officer

worked as an instructor before

being posted to Defence Commu-

nity Organisation earlier this year.

Based in DCO’s Sydney office, Matt

is a Military Support Officer—a

wide- ranging role that includes

briefing Defence members about

the role of DCO— particularly be-

fore deployments and working

with social workers in bereave-

ment support. With close connec-

tions to Navy’s Fleet Base East at

Garden Island, Matt has also taken

over the unique role of coordi-

nating requests to have ashes

scattered at sea by a ship’s compa-

ny. Matt says requests come from

either families or former members

themselves who

wish to formalise the arrangement

before they die. He says many of

the sailors whose ashes he is re-

sponsible for served in World War

II, while a small number served in

Korea and Vietnam. “Most served

in the Royal Australian Navy, but a

few have been veterans of the Roy-

al Navy (United Kingdom). “Many

of the ex-Navy members that re-

quest these services have lost a lot

of mates in military conflicts and

want to be reunited with friends

lost at sea.” While most ceremo-

nies are conducted at sea by a Navy

chaplain, with only a ship’s compa-

ny in attendance, Matt has ar-

ranged today’s ceremony to involve

the family and friends of a sailor

who served in World War II. Charlie

Manns served on HMAS Waterhen,

due to his long association with the

Waterhen and the naval base HMAS

Waterhen, a special service is being

held on Sydney Harbour to farewell

him. Matt, together with Chaplain An-

drew Lewis, greets Charlie’s family and

friends in the pouring rain, before we

board HMAS Huon—a mine hunter

based here at Waterhen. Huon’s offic-

ers are honoured to meet Charlie’s fam-

ily, including his widow Peggy, son Bob

and daughter Suzi and chat with them

over tea and coffee in the wardroom as

we make our way to Farm Cove near

the Sydney Opera House. The guests

are then invited to the bridge to take in

the view and watch the crew navigate

Huon through a busy corridor of the har-

bour near Circular Quay. The rain contin-

ues to fall as the group assembles on the

ship’s bow for the

ceremony, before easing as Chaplain Lewis begins the moving service. The

ceremony ends as Charlie’s family and friends throw red roses into the

harbour. The group moves back into the wardroom for the trip back to

Waterhen and reflects on Charlie’s service and life. Peggy says while Char-

lie went on to serve on many other ships before leaving the Navy in 1946,

the Waterhen was her husband’s “second home”. “There was nothing

quite like the Waterhen for him,” she says. Charlie’s son Bob also recalls

how the Waterhen was a “major part of Dad’s life”. “He spent a big part

of his youth on it,” Bob says. The Manns family accompanied Charlie to

HMAS Waterhen for both his 90th Birthday celebrations and the 70th

anniversary of the sinking of Waterhen in 2011.

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2015 is the year of the Future, thanks to

that one rambunctious, time-traveling teen

with a hoverboard. As we're still in the

opening moments of 2015, we're allowed

to be hopeful. Last year we saw a lot of

awesome but also a lot of "just wait until

next year!" Almost every major company

talked of things just on the horizon. That's

why I asked last week what rumored and

not-so-rumored tech you were most excit-

ed for in the year ahead.

Apple Watch (And Other Wearables)

Steam Machines and That Weird Controller

When Valve and Gabe Newell

announced the family of steam

machines at CES 2014, people

were rightfully excited about

bringing Steam catalogs to their

televisions. But setbacks with

the platform's controller and

operating system, Steam OS,

pushed back any hardware re-

leases until (at least) 2015. This

led to some companies selling

their "steam machines" as Win-

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USB 3.1 Type-C

Gadgets (and Other Tech) to Be Excited About in 2015

USB 3.1 and the Type-C connector is more versatile and faster than any USB before.

Gadgets are already appearing with this new standard, such as Nokia's new N1 tablet,

and other laptop rumors also appear interested in adoption. Hopefully 2015 makes it

happen

HTC One M9 (Hima?)

The HTC One is always a highly anticipated

smartphone because 2013's M7 completely

revolutionized how smartphones are made. It

also just happens to be one of the most well-

built phones you can buy. Preliminary rumors

are saying that the M9, codenamed or possi-

bly renamed Hima, will get a huge bump in

the camera and processor department. What-

ever HTC does release to the world in 2015, it

will most likely wow us.

I'm currently most intrigued by

what Windows 10 is going to

look like. Revamping a single UI

to scale across every screen

intrigues me. I don't have a lot

of faith that they'll get it per-

fect, but as long as the chance

exists my intrigue will continue.

I'm currently most intrigued by

what Windows 10 is going to

look like. Revamping a single UI

to scale across every screen

intrigues me. I don't have a lot

of faith that they'll get it per-

fect, but as long as the chance

exists my intrigue will continue.

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I magine if

you could get

a scan of your

brain as you

went about

your day.

Soon, that

may be a real-

ity — a team

of scientists is develop-

ing a portable brain

scanner that can reveal

natural brain activity

while a person is engag-

ing in creative activities

or social interactions.

Positron emission to-

mography (PET) scanners

use a radioactive sub-

stance used by cells

(usually a sugar) to im-

Future studies using the

new device could lead to a

deeper understanding of

healthy brain function, as

well as neurological disor-

ders such

as demen-

tia, stroke,

traumatic

brain inju-

ry and de-

pression,

the re-

The wearable scanner concept was

patented by Stan Majewski, a phys-

icist currently at the University of

Virginia. Brefczynski-Lewis was in-

spired by the idea, and got togeth-

er with Majewski and others to

build a prototype. The team re-

ceived one of the first grants from

the president's BRAIN Initiative

(short for Brain Research through

Advancing Innovative Neurotech-

nologies) — an award of $1.5 mil-

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NASA discovers an underground ocean on Jupiter's largest moon

Jupiter with one of its moons, Ganymede, which has an ocean under its surface. Photo: NASA

Washington: NASA has announced evidence that Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede, has a saltwater ocean under its icy surface. The ocean seems to have more water than all the water on Earth's sur-face.

New Hubble observations of Ganymede's magnetic field strongly suggest that the moon, which is the largest in our whole solar system, is home to a sub-surface ocean.

Scientists have already con-firmed the existence of an ocean on Europa, another moon or-biting Jupiter, and NASA has announced plans to send an unmanned mission there search-ing for the life that might come with liquid water.

While scientists have speculated

about the presence of an ocean on

Ganymede since the 1970s, until

now the only observational evi-

dence came from a brief flyby by

the Galileo spacecraft, which did

not observe the moon long enough

Scientists estimate the ocean is 95 kilometres thick, which is about 10 times deeper than Earth's oceans. But unlike our salty waters, Gany-mede's ocean is buried under 150 kilometres of ice.

"This discovery marks a significant milestone, highlighting what only Hub-ble can accomplish," said John Grunsfeld, assistant administrator of

NASA's Science Mission Directorate., "A deep ocean under the icy crust of Ganymede opens up further exciting possi-bilities for life beyond Earth."

Hubble is a telescope that orbits Earth, but because of its impres-

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sive gravitational analyses it can be used to study the interior of far distant plan-ets. Hubble senior project scientist Jennifer Wiseman said on Thursday, that, using these same principles, scien-tists could theoretically de-

tect oceans on distant exoplanets as well.

"It may require a telescope larger than the Hubble, it may require a new space telescope, but nevertheless it is a tool we have now," she said.

This news comes just a day after the announcement that one of Saturn's moons

might have hydrothermal activity in its subsurface ocean - a phenomenon that

could allow it to support life.

Thought Of The month

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World's First Robot-Staffed Hotel to Open in Japan

What if you could check into a

hotel, have your luggage car-

ried to your room and order a

coffee — all with help from a

team of robots?

A new hotel at a theme park

in Nagasaki, Japan, hopes to

make that dream a reality. The

Henn-na Hotel (whose name

means "strange hotel") will be

partially staffed by androids

that work as reception attend-

ants, robot waiters, cleaning

staff and a cloakroom

attendant, The Telegraph re-

ported.

Developed by Japan's Osaka

University and manufactured

by the Japanese robotics com-

pany Kokoro, many of the

"Actroid" robots resemble a

young Japanese woman. The

bots will be able to speak Jap-

anese, Chinese, Korean and

English, make hand gestures,

and pull off the somewhat

creepy feat of mimicking eye

movements, according to The

Telegraph. [Super-Intelligent

Machines: 7 Robotic Futures]

The android-staffed hotel will

be part of a theme park called

Huis Ten Bosch, which is mod-

eled after a typical Dutch

town. Hotel guests will be able

to access their rooms using

facial recognition software

instead of keys, if they choose.

"We'd like to draw visitors to

this setting surrounded by

nature by establishing a smart

keep its operating costs down,

The Telegraph reported.

hotel, which

could be some-

thing we could

spread through

Japan and the

world, a spokes-

woman for Huis

Ten Bosch told

The Telegraph.

If the robot hotel is a success,

another one may be opened

in 2016, the spokeswoman

added.

Room rates at the Henn-na

Hotel will start at about $60

U.S. (7,000 yen), but will likely

remain well below the rates

for the park's other hotels,

which start at around $170 to

$255 (20,000 to 30,000 yen).

The use of robots and renewa-

ble energy will help the hotel

If the robot hotel is a

success, another one

may be opened in

2016, the spokes-

woman added.

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This is the serene environment of

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those with the families are highly

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Payments is via credit card or

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28 The Future of In-Car Technology Your dashboard may soon become as versatile as your laptop.

It won’t stay that way. In the very near future, your

dashboard may soon become as versatile as your lap-

top. Ford’s Sync, an option starting at $395, is an al-

ready available, multifaceted platform made by Ford

and Microsoft. And Kia is currently rolling out a simi-

lar, Microsoft-developed system in the 2011 Sorento

and Sportage called Uvo. The next iteration of Sync

grows into an integrated media hub called MyFord

Touch, while in-car Wi-Fi (WiFi adapter via USB shown

below, left) lets drivers take the Internet along with

them. In the future, cars may not only entertain us

but could improve driver awareness and reduce dis-

tractions, and the advent of electric vehicles will for-

ever change how automobiles connect with infra-

structure.

Aside from the estimated $1500 cost (according to an industry analyst) of

the MyFord Touch hardware—USB port, touch screen, and memory stor-

age—the system won’t break the bank for automakers because it relies on

technology that’s already standard in the computer industry. Even in the

absence of in-car Internet, some software apps could be manually in-

stalled using MyFord Touch’s USB port.

The passenger can watch a movie while the driver sees

only the regular display, but the system is still prohibited

in 14 states. Despite this, other carmakers will likely in-

troduce similar systems in the future.

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Study Suggests Wi-Fi Exposure More Dangerous To Kids Than Previously Thought

Most parents would be con-cerned if their children had sig-nificant exposure to lead, chloro-form, gasoline fumes, or the pes-ticide DDT. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IRIC), part of the United Nations’ World Health Organization (WHO), classifies these and more than 250 other agents as Class 2B Carcinogens – possibly carcino-genic to humans. Another entry on that same list is radiofrequen-cy electromagnetic fields (RF/EMF). The main sources of RF/EMF are radios, televisions, mi-crowave ovens, cell phones, and Wi-Fi devices.

Uh-oh. Not another diatribe about the dangers of our modern communication systems? Obvi-ously, these devices and the re-sulting fields are extremely (and increasingly) common in modern society. Even if we want to, we can’t eliminate our exposure, or our children’s, to RF/EMF. But, we may need to limit that expo-sure, when possible.

That was among the conclusions

of a survey article published in

the Journal of Microscopy and

Ultrastructure entitled “Why chil-

dren absorb more microwave

radiation than adults: The conse-

quences.” From an analysis of

others studies, the authors argue

that children and adolescents are

at considerable risk from devices

that radiate microwaves (and

that adults are at a lower, but still

significant, risk). The following

points were offered for consider-

ation:

Children absorb a greater amount of microwave radiation than adults.

Fetuses are even more vulnera-ble than children. Therefore pregnant women should avoid exposing their fetus to micro-wave radiation.

Adolescent girls and women should not place cellphones in their bras or in hijabs (headscarf).

Cellphone manual warnings make clear an overexposure problem exists.

Government warnings have been issued but most of the public are unaware of such warnings.

Current exposure limits are in-adequate and should be re-vised.

Wireless devices are radio transmitters, not toys. Selling toys that use them should be monitored more closely.

Children and fetuses absorb more

microwave radiation, according to

the authors, because their bodies

are relatively smaller, their skulls are

Do the benefits of immersive learning applications

outweigh the dangers of increased cellular and Wi-

Fi exposure for children? (Image credit: Intel Free

Press via Wikipedia)

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Alongside the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, Apple also revealed the iPhone 6 Plus, a 5.5-inch monster previously ru-

moured to be called the iPhone 6L. It’s the first ‘phablet’ the Cupertino giant has produced.

Read more at http://www.stuff.tv/news/10-things-you-need-know-about-55in-iphone-6-

plus#J7cSMKdYv9ZfHSa1.99

1. It’s the biggest iPhone ever

This is quite literally the case. Although the new iPhone 6 Plus

resembles its smaller sibling, it pretty much dwarfs the iPhone

5s. It’s an iPad mini.

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Protect Your Computer From Viruses,

Hackers, and Spies Today we use our computers to do so many things. We go online to search for information, shop, bank, do home-work, play games, and stay in touch with family and friends. As a result, our computers contain a wealth of personal information about us. This may include banking and other finan-cial records, and medical information - information that we want to protect. If your computer is not protected, iden-tity thieves and other fraudsters may be able to get access and steal your personal information. Spammers could use your computer as a "zombie drone" to send spam that looks like it came from you. Malicious viruses or spyware could be deposited on your computer, slowing it down or destroy-ing files.

By using safety measures and good

practices to protect your home

computer, you can

protect your privacy

and your family. The

following tips are

offered to help you

lower your risk while

you're online.

Install a firewall A firewall is a software pro-gram or piece of hardware that blocks hackers from en-tering and using your comput-er. Hackers search the Inter-net the way some telemarket-ers automatically dial random phone numbers. They send out pings (calls) to thousands of computers and wait for responses. Firewalls prevent your computer from respond-ing to these random calls. A firewall blocks communica-tions to and from sources you don't permit. This is especially important if you have a high-speed Internet connection, like DSL or cable.

Some operating systems have built-in firewalls that may be shipped in the "off" mode. Be sure to turn your firewall on. To be effective, your firewall must be set up properly and updated regularly. Check your online "Help" feature for specific instruc-tions.

Use anti-virus software Anti-virus software protects your computer from viruses that can destroy your data, slow down or crash your computer, or allow spammers to send email through your account. Anti-virus protection scans your computer and your incoming email for vi-ruses, and then deletes them. You must keep your anti-virus software updated to cope with the latest "bugs" circulating the Internet. Most anti-virus software includes a feature to download updates automatically when you are online. In addition, make sure that the software is continually running and checking your system for viruses, especially if you are downloading files from the Web or checking your email. Set your

anti-virus software to check for viruses when you first turn on your computer. You should also give your system a thorough scan at least twice a month.

Use anti-spyware software Spyware is software installed without your knowledge or consent that can monitor your online activities and collect personal information while you surf the Web. Some kinds of spyware, called keyloggers, record everything you key in - including your passwords and financial information. Signs that your computer may be infected with spyware include a sudden flurry of pop-up ads, being taken to Web sites you don't want to go to, and generally slowed performance.

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Hannelie Bekker (picture above) said: “There is a lot happening at Zuku right now as we want to keep creating value. Everyone knows that our consumers are price conscious; we are continuously aware that they are also highly value con-scious.” The company has been working on three areas: technology and signal quality, geographical expansion and pro-gramme quality. “We have been growing consistently, bearing out our analysis that there is interest from the public in our services.” As African countries start to moves from analogue to digital broadcast, the compa-ny wants all Zuku customers to get great quality signal available to them anywhere and everywhere in the countries where Zuku is present. In Kenya, the Zuku de-coder is compliant to the digital migration requirements set out by CCK.

“On the technology front, one important

move is that we are migrating our satel-

lite-based service from NSS12 to SES-5.

The primary purpose is to get more band-

width and capacity in the region. It will

also allow us to expand our channels line

up, creating the opportunity for us to give

back to our subscribers.”"When it comes

to triple play we are continuously ex-

panding our cable network, rolling out

services to more communities."

The company started selling cable-based services in Nairobi in 2009; the satel-

lite service only launched at the beginning of August 2011. Zuku's satellite ser-

vice is only 18 months old and is already present in Kenya, Tanzania and Ugan-

da. The company is looking for further expansion in East Africa. “Kenya repre-

sents the largest share of subscribers whereas Tanzania has been growing fast

and activities in Uganda are starting to get momentum.”

“Quality programming is a key part of Zuku’s strategy. Late last year (2012) we

commissioned an audience survey in Kenya. Surveys in Tanzania and Uganda

will follow shortly. Qualitative and quantitative results are very positive for us.

One thing that came out of this survey is that our audience really responds to

local content and locally developed channels. Among subscribers to all pay-tv

services, Free To Air channels get the largest viewership, but for Zuku subscrib-

ers they are closely followed by our Zuku channels which is a good sign for us.”

Speaking about the audience's appetite for quality local content, Hannelie

said: “While we invest very selectively we are one of the very few TV networks

in Africa that is consistently willing to pay producers for content - and that way

we can keep 100% control of our schedules. We license content both from the

content and the international market. Last year we started originating a small

amount of programming, some through pure commissions, and some through

co-productions. We believe in collaborative relationships with producers.”

Zuku TV’s original content strategy starts to pay off with a deal on the Tales from the

Bush Larder series with Fox International

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35 Technology in the Classroom: Helpful or Harmful?

Kids gravitate towards technolo-gy—if your child heads straight for the video games or Facebook after school, you know what we’re talk-ing about. With a world of infor-mation at their fingertips nowa-days, it seems like kids should be finding it easier than ever to suc-ceed in school. However, as more classrooms invest in the latest technology, test scores remain the same, bringing its effectiveness in-to question. Technology and Teaching “Incorporating technology into the class-room requires a double innovation,” says Shelley Pasnik, director of the Center for Education and Technology, Educators who receive new technology must first learn how to use the equipment and then decide whether or not it supports the class objec-tives and curriculum.

For example, an instructor may restructure a lecture into a group activity, having stu-dents conduct online research to boost their understanding. With such a vast refer-ence tool, the students might pose ques-tions that no one in the class, not even the teacher himself, can answer. Many teach-ers and schools choose to avoid this situa-tion by discouraging the use of computers in a well-organized lesson. Their latest ship-ment of Smartboards, ELMOs, or iPads stays locked in a closet as they struggle to find the time to effectively incorporate them into the curriculum plan.Despite the challenges, incorporating technology into education still has proven benefits, espe-cially when it comes to personalized learn-ing. From math games that adjust the level of difficulty as players progress to electron-ic books that talk and respond to the tap of a finger, products that personalize the learning experience for students often ben-efit their understanding. An interactive game is more engaging than a book, so technology often promotes more practice and review in areas requiring memoriza-tion, such as spelling, math and geography. Technology also makes it easier to spend more overall time on learning. “After

school and weekend time can become effective learn-ing time with the right technology,” says David Vinca, founder and executive director of eSpark Learning, an education company that focuses on bringing iPads and iPods into the classroom. Much like how smart phones extend the workday by allowing professionals to send emails anytime, educational technology extends the school day for kids who will happily play multiplication games or review grammar on computer programs.

Educators also find it easier to track and assess student

progress with the help of technology. At the end of

each lesson cycle in eSpark’s app, students record a vid-

eo summarizing what they’ve learned, and email it to

their teacher. If a student consistently misspells words

of a certain pattern, the teacher will know immediately

and reintroduce that specific skill. This kind of data-

driven information is invaluable for teachers who want

to revise and review.

This frees up time in the classroom so educators can focus on skills like problem solving, character devel-opment and criti-cal thinking.

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4K TV and Ultra HD: Everything you need to know

By James Rivington Television

Update: We got a sneak peek at the next generation of 4K Ultra-HD TVs at CES 2015. Be sure to check out our Samsung Curved 4K SUHD TV, LG EG9900 4K Flexible OLED TV, LG 65-inch UF9400 Quantum Dot 4K UHD TV, Sony XBR-X900C Series 4K TV, Sling TV hands ons as well as our Smart TV platform comparison.

4K is the hottest techy buzzword of 2014, and it's a technolo-gy that's rewriting the rulebook when it comes to image quali-ty. It affects not just the world of 4K TV and cinema, but also cameras and image capture, smartphones and tablets, com-puter monitors and PC games - practically anything that

diplays images or records video. 4K TV sets are now available from most of the major TV manufacturers, but they're merely the tip of a very cool technology iceberg. So what, we hear you ask, is 4K really all about?

Difference between Ultra HD and 4K Technically, "Ultra High Definition" is actu-ally a derivation of the 4K digital cinema standard. However while your local multi-plex shows images in native 4096 x 2160 4K resolution, the new Ultra HD consumer for-mat has a slightly lower resolution of 3840 X 2160. This is one reason why some brands prefer not to use the 4K label at all, sticking with Ultra HD or UHD instead. However, the numerical shorthand looks likely to stick. As a broad brush label it's so much snappier!

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