NEXT GENERATION TECH NEWS

Friday, February 15, 2013

Free Mobile App Personal Capital

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Personal Capital for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Manage finances using software that can be accessed via the internet is very helpful owner of the account to quickly see every transaction that will be or has been done. By using the integrated software technology on mobile devices, each user can manage finances quickly anywhere, knowing how much money goes in and out, and where it goes.

Financial management applied to mobile applications developed by Personal Capital will help you quickly to track spending, income, savings and investment performance of all of your accounts. Personal Capital will give you a thorough analysis of all accounts quickly and allows you to analyze every movement of the stock market so that you can minimize the risks that may occur.

Private investment advisors are available to provide additional account management services for a fee of 1% low, but software applications from Personal Capital is 100% free, please sign up and download the Personal Capital App for mobile devices iPad, iPhone and it is compatible to your Android device. App allows you to access all your financial accounts in one view the aggregate. Growth assets are presented in the format users, beautifully concise, and clear. Account of the different formats investments (such as mutual funds, stocks, money market accounts, checking / savings) that integrates easily.

Personal Capital allows you to track your income and spending, see your largest expenses, and easily view your transactions with Personal Capital Cash Manager. The features available on the Personal Capital applications will be easier to manage and keep track of any changes that improved financial conditions will be stable and the amount of money would be optimal. Aspects of Personal Capital most useful and I like is Universal Check Up, which would be faster I know the level of risk and applicable fees.

1. Portfolio Performance

Tracking your investment account, asset class or individual security. Knowing what you have and how it is performing. With the soon to know how to drive the market and your portfolio.

2. Asset Allocation 

Find out with just one click. Discover where you're invested, from international stocks to bonds, from alternatives to cash. Find the exact percentage of each asset class within your portfolio.

3. Mobile App opportunities 

Keep track of your finances at home and on the go with mobile apps make it easy to see your account balances and transactions, plus investment performance and market gainers and losers - no matter where you are.

4. Investment Check Up 

Personal Capital financial experts found a way to electronically pinpoint potential investment risks within your portfolio. Identify mutual fund fees and see if you're on par with your financial goals. It's free and it it only takes a few seconds.

5. 401k Free Organizer 

Find out if you're paying too much in 401k fees. We'll benchmark your 401k against our own 0.5% plan and determine whether your plan is Red (over 2%), Yellow (1.01%-2%); or Green (1% and below). Then we'll help you do something about it.

6. Mutual Fund Fee Calculator 

Instantly know just how much your investments are costing you. Personal Capital Mutual Fund Fee Calculator shows you just how much investment fees could cost you over time.

7. Universal Check Up

Send money to anyone, anywhere with just a few swipes and taps on your smartphone or tablet. Personal Capital's Universal Checkbook is easy to use - just enroll any one of your checking accounts by taking a snapshot of a paper check. Save time and a stamp.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

DISH Gives Free Hopper HD DVR

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of DISH for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Satellite TV technology continues to progress in delivering images and high quality sound. The next generation technology from DISH to continue to be a leader in the satellite TV is to bring the Hopper™ HD DVR Learn more about the Hopper. The Hopper™ is a technology designed for each customer to enjoy watching live and recorded TV anywhere and instantly skip recorded commercials in primetime TV on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC.

Technology the Hopper™ can record 6 different shows at the same time during primetime and is capable of storing up to 2,000 hours of your favorite programs. By using the latest features of the hopper that we can watch all your favorite programs using a smartphone, tablet and computer without an internet connection using a hopper transfers. You can watch these recordings anytime and anywhere, and show that you can enjoy while traveling together with your family.

Benefits the Hopper™ technology from DISH, can watch live TV, record any where, able to record 6 different shows at the same time, and skip the commercial that makes you frustrated. By using this the Hopper™, you can relax at any time by enjoying entertainment favorite programs when you are in flight or when you're on vacation with your family LIKE DISH on Facebook. Technology Hopper transfers will help us to enjoy the many programs and watch a free show at any time, and now you don’t need to buy iTunes movies and shows.

The Hopper™ will bring a lot of quality programs such as movies, sports, news, and much more in your life and your family. Immediately have and get the Hopper™ free when you sign up for DISH. Packages starting at $24.99. For 12 months with 24 months commitment, and Restrictions Apply. Do not delay the opportunity to enjoy your favorite shows from DISH, sign up now and Follow DISH on Twitter.

HOPPER FEATURES (New Features Available 2/11/13 only from DISH)

NEW -- DISH Anywhere™

Never miss watching your favorite team or program again by transforming your smartphone, tablet or computer into a portable TV. With the DISH Anywhere app (for Apple and Android devices) and www.dishanywhere.com online portal, customers can watch live and recorded TV including live sporting events, TV shows and movies - anytime, anywhere. DISH Anywhere also lets you take control of your DVR to schedule and manage recordings remotely. DISH Anywhere is included with every DISH subscription at no additional charge.

NEW -- Hopper Transfers™

This is the long awaited solution for watching programs when traveling without an Internet connection, such as in-flight or on the road. Simply transfer your DVR recordings to your iPad with the free Hopper Transfers app before you leave the house and you can enjoy your favorite movies or shows on flights or keep your kids entertained on a long road trip, even when you don’t have an Internet connection. Your shows and movies – on your time anywhere.

AutoHop™

Hate commercials? DISH created commercial-free TV so you can save an hour each night! Now you can instantly skip commercials in recorded primetime TV on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. Only DISH gives you ad free TV with AutoHop™ on the Hopper™.

PrimeTime Anytime™

With the Hopper™ you can record 6 different shows at the same time during primetime giving you three hours of on demand primetime ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC programming available to you for up to 8 days from initial air date.

Whole-Home HD DVR Functionality

The Hopper™ lets you have full HD DVR functionality on every TV, so you can pause, rewind and record live TV in any room. Plus, you can access your DVR library on all TVs so you can record a movie in the living room, start watching it in the bedroom and then finish in the kitchen.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT DISH: 

Delivers satellite TV to approximately 14 million subscribers 

Offers the best programming at the best value 

Leads the industry in state-of-the-art equipment and technology 

Provides the most HD and international programming in the U.S. 

Employs more than 25,000 people in the U.S. 

Cheap Version of BlackBerry 10 Launch?

BlackBerry sales success Z10 seems not to make companies rush to release a smartphone based on BlackBerry (BB 10) at an economical price.

According to the Managing Director BlackBerry Europe, Stephen Bates reveal that the entry level BB 10 will not be present this year.

"We have issued a high-end device category to show Blackberry new devices. But we will not issue the entry level this year. BlackBerry Z10 We will bring to the middle class and then to the entry level," said Stephen Bates.

As is known, the BlackBerry device Z10 record sales in Canada and the UK. Well, is expected to launch the BlackBerry device as well as entry-level middle class can lure more consumers to support companies as well as to fight with Android, iOS, and Windows Phone.

Meanwhile, Bates also revealed that the company is still focused on the BlackBerry 7 and 7.1. So that in the future the entry level BlackBerry OS7 based.

Intel Develops Internet TV Platform

After the news that says that Intel plans to make its Internet-based television service hardware set top box. Now the company has confirmed the news.

During the conference D: Dive Into Media, Intel Vice President, Erik Huggers said the company would be ready by the Intel Media approximately one year. "This new division with new people - people from Apple, Netflix, and Google to develop Internet-based television platform," he said.

Surprisingly, this device will be equipped with cameras that can monitor viewers. This is done to provide a more personalized entertainment services. Services and set top box output will compete with Intel's pay-TV industry.

iPhone S5 & iPhone S6 will be Coming Soon

Apple will release two iPhone models this year. Both phones are said to carry the 5-inch screen that is iPhone S5 which is an upgrade from its predecessor and the iPhone 6 as the latest version.

That information comes from news services BrightWire investment, citing reports from anonymous sources. Sources said it has seen two new iPhone models in Apple suppliers.

The report also mentioned that Apple may release two iPhone models in 2013. iPhone S% reported having the same design as the iPhone 5, but with a bigger screen, lighter, and thinner.

Some have predicted that Apple will launch an iPhone with a 5-inch screen while maintaining the same resolution is 640 x 1136 pixels, like those of the iPhone 5 screen. The resolution on the 5-inch screen lets developers continue to create applications for the resolution of the screen.

In addition, analysts have also asked Apple launched the iPhone with a larger screen, which is sometimes referred to as the 'iPhone Plus'.

Cheap iPhone from Apple

Rumors of cheaper iPhone unmuted. Latest, Chief Executive Office (CEO) of Apple, Tim Cook, it is possible to make the product more affordable.

Although the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller of Apple, has denied working on a cheaper iPhone, but the latest statement from the Cook opens new stories. In the conference Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet, Cook talked about the iPhone with a more affordable price.

"We are making progress to make things more affordable," Cook said when asked about the cheaper iPhone.

"When we came up with the iPod, the price is USD399, now you can buy an iPod suffle for USD49. Instead of saying how do we make the iPod cheaper, we say how we make a great product and we are able to do so. At the same time, but the concept is different, and in some ways, "he continued.

Products that are cheaper, said Cook, proved can be done by launching the Apple iPad mini. "What we did, we created the iPad. Now we have an amazing experience and the price starts at USD329. Sometimes you can pick up the issue and you can finish it in a different way," said Cook.

Samsung Galaxy S4

The news about the successor to the Galaxy S III is back. Latest Samsung Galaxy S4 rumored to be launching this year in Russia.

Samsung is one of the sponsors of the 2014 Winter Olympics, in Sochi, Russia, that alleged that the company will launch a new flagship device in the country.

Last year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S III in London, where the 2012 Olympics took place. Therefore, the predicted Samsung will also choose a similar move to launch the Galaxy S4.

Samsung's latest device is likely to be announced officially in Moscow, Russia, on March 15 and will be available in the market from April.

Friday, October 5, 2012

The Next Generation of BitDefender Total Security

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bitdefender for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Best Antivirus should be easy enough to use for anyone, either for beginners or professionals.  Antivirus software must effectively scan and identify virus attacks, as well as cleanse and isolate the infected files. Having a coherent report on every scan. There is a lot of help that is easy to understand and learn, so we know the activity that occurs on our network.

Best Antivirus can recognize data quickly infected by scanning in real-time, search and find the virus in many places, including email, instant messaging applications, web browsing and so on. Effective when cleaning and isolate files that are infected. Reliable anti-virus software that perfectly able to clean, delete or quarantine the infected files, and stop the spread of the virus in the hard disk or over a network.

Antivirus next generation technology that currently is ranked # 1 is BitDefender Antivirus. Where BitDefender Antivirus Plus treats the privacy and security to a new level. With BitDefender 2013 will give you the security solution that is user-friendly state-of-the-art proactive protection from e-threats, such as viruses, spyware, hackers, spam, and phishing attacks. BitDefender 2013 also offers more advanced and rich protection features, including parental control, online backup, protection of social networking, and much more!

Features the latest BitDefender 2013:

• BitDefender Safepay: How will this help you feel secure in your online purchases?
• BitDefender Autopilot: BitDefender operates on its own, without a pop up every 5 minutes. Enjoy your computer experience without constant interruptions
• Bitdefender Anti-Theft: BitDefender protects you from more than just online threats; it can track lost or stolen devices!
• Social Network Protection: Filters the links you receive from your Facebook and Twitter friends and monitors your privacy settings.
• Parental Control Options: BitDefender allows you to block inappropriate content, restrict Web access between certain hours, and it helps you remotely monitor your children's online activity – even on Facebook!

BitDefender is ranked # 1 in software Antivirus and BitDefender earn CNET Editors 'Choice and a PCMag Editors' Choice, and is suitable to maintain network security and your business today. My favorite feature of BitDefender is Bitdefender SafePay ™ - Bitdefender's proprietary secured browser that safeguards your online transactions and home banking applications from all Attempts tampering. You can buy Antivirus directly through Bitdefender Total Security  2013.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Emerging Optical Technologies of the Future

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zenni Optical for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Eyeglasses have come a long way since they were first created, they continue to develop into functional and stylish accessories. Emerging technologies require glasses to a new level. The next generation of technology has created a smart glasses that are able to interact directly with an eye to access many features like a smartphone.

Smart eyewear technology can connect you with the Internet and run applications such as video chat, social networking, maps and many others. Google Augmented Reality Glasses is a next-generation technology that leverages the eye functions to access various Google services like Google maps, Google docs, Google+ and more. With these glasses we can also take pictures and videos then share directly to all the people who are allowed to see it.

The next-generation technology of these glasses would be useful for blind people or those who have suffered eye damage. Robotics eyeglassess can translate braille form through tiny sensors and cameras making it easier for them to get information quickly and easily without having to touch the letters.

LED technology is also used in contact lenses, wherein the contact lens integrated in the sensor to be some monitoring of cholesterol and potassium levels, blood sugar. A contact lens is also equipped with wireless to transmit data information directly to the doctor.

These glasses are so amazing, if you want to use next-generation technology of smart glasses, so check out this Emerging Technology Info Graphic from Zenni Optical and take a look at some of the fantastic deals on their website. Find a variety of stylish glasses are fashionable for you and your family

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

The Next Technology Kia Rio Scavenger Hunt

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kia Rio for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Kia Rio next generation technology designed to increase the quality was so interesting. Future car technology is capable of reducing CO2 emissions and save fuel so friendly to the environment. Kia Rio 2012 design is perfect where we could see the shape of Tiger Nose grille, aerodynamic lines and sexy buttocks. Roof lines, even, like a coupe. Kia Rio is an environmentally friendly car that has many advantages in its class.

Technology Kia Rio Scavenger Hunt gives a sense of comfort when you are driving, where you will be assisted by UVO navigation that allows you to use voice to access the phone, audio, and bluetooth when you concentrate on driving. UVO technology developed by Microsoft, the Microsoft speech technologies to the UVO understand how you speak and recognizing patterns with accurate sound so you will be easier to access all features of the navigation while you drive.

UVO Technology  that integrates the rear camera will display the video to UVO system with a wide angle so as to maximize your view when you park the vehicle. By using UVO you can also connect your mobile phone via Bluetooth technology to stream music, reading and responding to sms through UVO system. UVO system uses touch screen technology with many features, USB jack, and UVO also provides a lot of HD radio broadcasting stations that use high-quality digital signal.

I really like the voice recognition technology is integrated in the system UVO, UVO journey with you is so amazing. What about you? What you also want to use the Kia Rio? so please watch this interesting video and visit Rio Explorer Page for the future of your car.

They say the joy of an adventure is not the destination itself, but the journey that leads you to it. But what if both are equally exciting? Picture it: You’re on a scavenger hunt on a discover landmarks of L.A. and find hidden clues. You’re accompanied by one of your best friends. You embark on your adventure in a sleek high tech, yet user friendly vehicle. Your prize? To meet a Hollywood celebrity!

Kia has sent two pairs of best friends on the Zip and Dash to Los Angeles geocache challenge in the 2012 Kia Rio 5-door. The teams utilize the car’s awesome features to make their way through L.A. in search of Christina Milian. From the latest Bluetooth system to its innovative USB input jack, these duos are starstruck by more than just Christina herself.

The 5 locations that the contestants visit are:

• The Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round – a historic landmark in L.A that has been running since 1937, and is a place where Walt Disney brought his children before building Disneyland. 
• Amoeba Records – one of the most popular historic music stores in Los Angeles. Visitors can find rare vinyl, CDs, tapes and music memorabilia, and even catch a live show.
• Rodeo Drive – One of the most expensive and swanky shopping destinations in Beverly Hills.
• Pink’s Hot Dogs – An L.A. favorite serving hot dogs named after Hollywood celebrities.
• The Roosevelt Hotel – Smack dab in the middle of Hollywood Blvd and home to both history and the best parties in L.A.

I thought Kia Rio is very interesting challenges, around the city while enjoying the music so much fun, and most difficult challenge to find rare cd of my favorite superstars in music stores in LA.