PINOY TECHNUT: 2015

Sunday, March 22, 2015

This New App Lets You Chat With No Cellular Service or Wi-Fi Networks

A new app called FireChat available free on iOS and Android is set to make a blazing statement. It is called an off-the-grid messaging app which let's you communicate via this app even without Internet connection or cellular phone coverage.

Here is a description from Google Play about Open Garden's FireChat app:
"FireChat introduces a new way to chat: "off-the-grid". Now you can chat with people around you – even if there is no Internet connection or mobile phone coverage.
Please note that FireChat is designed for public communications. It is not meant for private communications. Real names are not required. You may choose pseudonyms. Please exercise discernment when sharing information in chatrooms. Other people will be able to read your messages, your username and full name (just like with tweets).
FireChat enables a new type of communication: 'firechats'. These live and anonymous public chatrooms can gather as many as 10,000 people simultaneously.
You can create your own public 'firechats' for anyone to join about anything that interests you - whether it's the NY Yankees, Game of Thrones, League of Legends or Italian food.

  Whether you’re on the beach or in the subway, at a big game or a trade show, camping in the wild or at a concert, or even travelling abroad, simply fire up the app with a friend or two and find out who else is there. "

Sample FireChat screenshot from iTunes webpage

No Wi-Fi? Firechat App Helps Hong Kong Protesters (Video) - Wall Street Journal

Thursday, March 19, 2015

GOOD NEWS! WINDOWS 10 OFFERED AS FREE UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 7 AND WINDOWS 8 USERS EVEN IF YOUR SOFTWARE IS A PIRATED COPY

That's right a legitimate Windows 10 upgrade, even if your existing Windows 7 and Windows 8 OS isn't.

The biggest news is that the new OS will be completely free for current Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 users for its first year of availability—after that time period has expired, OS upgrades will presumably need to be paid for as they are currently (though Microsoft was less than clear on this point, it made no mention of a paid, Office 365-style subscription for Windows upgrades). The Windows 10 upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 users will also be free. - Andrew Cunningham of arstechnica

Here's the fine print from the Windows 10 page on Microsoft's site:

“It is our intent that most of these devices will qualify, but some hardware/software requirements apply and feature availability may vary by device. Devices must be connected to the internet and have Windows Update enabled. ISP fees may apply. Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Update required. Some editions are excluded: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise outside of this offer. We will be sharing more information and additional offer terms in coming months.”

The JVC Boombox. Kaboom!

Totally express yourself―via iPhone or guitar

The JVC Kaboom! has taken a mighty step forward. The new RV-NB70 has a

Dock for iPhone® /iPod®

additionally to the CD, USB Host and FM Tuner.

The composite out allows you to check your dance or enjoy

movies on iPod® or iPhone® with TV Screen.

Plug a guitar or mic into the RV-NB70 and you've got a

massively powerful amp on your hands with this boombox.

You can play guitar or sing along with a backing track. It's great for street performance.

Whatever music or instrument you want, you'll love the deep bass generated by the twin Super Woofers. Express yourself everywhere you want.