Technology News & Innovation

Malaysia’s Largest Tabloid Newspaper, The Star, Launches ePaper, Powered by NewspaperDirect SmartEdition Technology

The Star ePaper offers the paper’s subscribers new tablet and online editions.

Bali, Indonesia (PRWEB) April 09, 2012

NewspaperDirect Inc., the world leader in multichannel newspaper and magazine content distribution, has partnered with The Star Malaysia to launch an enhanced digital replica version of The Star, Malaysia’s largest-circulation daily tabloid. The Star ePaper, which went live on April 1, 2012, offers the paper’s subscribers new tablet and online editions, both powered by NewspaperDirect’s advanced SmartEdition and PressReader technologies.

“Expanding the distribution of Malaysia’s favorite English newspaper to reach readers across a complete range of channels and devices is the surest way to engage with tomorrow’s readers and provide today’s subscribers with a wide range of options,” said Alex Kroogman, CEO of NewspaperDirect. “The Star is setting a benchmark to which other publishers should aspire.”

The new digital replica editions deliver 100 percent of the content from the printed publication, including the Main Paper, StarBiz, Star2, and Star Metro. The Star ePaper gives subscribers two new ways to read the paper: online via the Web or downloaded to a PC, smartphone (iPhone and Android), or tablet (iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab). Advanced digital features of the Star ePaper include:

    Instant switching between Replica/Page View and Article View
    Engaging, cover-to-cover reading by simply swiping from page to page
    Share stories on Facebook and Twitter or via e-mail
    A “Listen” option to hear articles read aloud
    Convenient zooming of text and enlargement of articles and photos

“Smartphones and tablets provide a fantastic growth opportunity for The Star by enabling us to give our readers the content they want, the way they want it, where they want it,” said Wong Siah Ping, chief operating officer, digital business. “We chose NewspaperDirect as our partner as they have the technology and worldwide distribution channels to reach our existing and new mobile subscribers, wherever they are.”

About NewspaperDirect Inc.

NewspaperDirect delivers the world’s newspapers and magazines to millions of readers the way they want to receive them — in print, online, or on their mobile device, tablet or eReader — wherever they live, travel, work or play. With the most innovative digital publishing technology in the industry and the only zero operational-cost business model, NewspaperDirect is recognized as the world leader in multichannel content distribution and monetization, and is the chosen partner of more than 2,000 publishers from 95 countries.

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Jazz App Creates Endless Photo Styling Possibilities for Mobile Devices

Jazz allows users to easily transform their iPhone & iPad photos into unique works of art

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) April 06, 2012

Jazz, a new mobile application that allows users to easily transform their iPhone & iPad photos into unique works of art, has officially launched in the iTunes Store. This flexible photo editing app stands out from the crowd by giving users an unlimited number of photo styles at the touch of a button, while also allowing complete control of every feature so users can refine the look of their photos manually if they so choose. Jazz’s creator, Ray Giarratana, is an award winning visual effects director from Hollywood’s top visual effects studios with a long career spanning films, television commercials and music videos. His frustration with the limitations of current photo editing apps led him to create Jazz.

“I wanted something that would give me the options that a power user like myself would want, but at the same time, I wanted it to be simple enough for my kids to use and get the same great results. And on top of it all, it’s extremely fun to see what Jazz will create.”

How Jazz works:

Jazz starts in Quartet view with a photo from your photo album or camera and improvises 4 unique and creative looks. Touch the G-clef button and Jazz will improvise 4 more looks, or as many as you like. Once you see a style you like, touch the photo to go to Solo view to further refine and edit the photo.

When users are done creating their photo masterpiece, they are able to share their images with the world via Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr all through Jazz’s easy to use, one-touch interface.

“If you know the look you want, Jazz’s 15 powerful filters can get you there easily and intuitively,” said Giarratana. “But the real fun comes when you’re not sure about the look you want. That’s where Jazz shines. At the touch of a button, Jazz can improvise an unlimited number of unique looks and styles to inspire your creative needs.”

In addition to Jazz’s random style generator, the app has 15 professional-grade image processing filters including: Film Treatment, Tones, Vignette, Bloom, Color Balance, Spot Focus and even creative filters such as Plastic and Glass, and Dirt, Grunge and Schmutz. The combination of these powerful filters lets Jazz create and endless range of looks for your photos.

Jazz is currently available for download on both iPhone and iPad in the iTunes App Store for $ .99.

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Top 10 Tips To Cut Energy Bills With Gadgets, By Industry Experts, 2U Limited

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(PRWEB UK) 4 March 2012

Although many people are now taking the ‘one device does it all’ approach, investing in iPhones and Smart phones with a host of superior multi-media functions built-in, the average household still has a plethora of gadgets and single-purpose digital devices. What’s more, most of these prized gadgets are often plugged in and switched on whether in use or not, ravenously chewing up energy and eating a hole in the household budget.

With the average lounge or family room alone containing at least five technological devices from iPod’s to games consoles, laptops and tablets (that’s not counting when everyone is in the room with their mobile phones), not using gadgets efficiently can result in a lot of wasted energy and money. But the drain on resources is usually so subtle it goes unnoticed until the bill comes in.

Fortunately, there are a variety of energy saving devices available on the market that can help power mobile technology without using electricity and they are kind on the pocket as well as the environment. Here are a few suggestions along with some simple tips on how to use gadgets so they are energy efficient.

1. Go green on gadgets. Check out environmentally friendly technology that is energy efficient and ethically made. There are several Eco smart phones on the market that are rated by the O2 eco rankings on how ethically made they are. The best appears to be Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Mini which won the 2011/2012 European Green Smartphone Award. The newly released Xperia P also has a ‘White Magic’ energy-saving feature which saves battery life by adjusting the screen’s brightness automatically to suit the light levels of the user’s surroundings.

2. Mobile phones, iPods and other devices can be powered for free with solar powered batteries or by wind powered chargers. Gadgets such as the HYmini can be powered by either, providing up to two hours of power for an MP3 player for instance if just placed outside in the sun for one hour. It is also designed to be attached to a bicycle or car and powers up a range of gadgets.

3. An iPhone wind charger called the iFan has also been invented by Dutch designer Tjeerd Veenhoven but supply is currently limited . The fan skin attaches to the handset, topping up the power literally on fresh air. It may not look so cool but all that is required is a bit of a breeze to generate the power needed. Always check with insurers when using wind or solar powered chargers to ensure policies for gadgets cover use of chargers other than the one supplied with the device before use.

4. Another neat device for enhancing the sound of favourite iTune tracks is the iPhone speaker made from bamboo. This is an incredibly simple yet effective idea – a natural speaker made from a sustainable material. The user just places their iPhone in a carefully positioned slit in a piece of specially cut, thick bamboo which is several inches long, and the sound played from the phone naturally resonates creating a stereo effect.

5. Consider one device that does it all and then only one device needs powering regularly and the smaller the device, the less energy it takes to power it. Smartphones are a great choice for reducing the amount of energy and gadgets in use as they are capable of a range of functions. Pocket sized bundles of multi-media magic, featuring capabilities that allow users to view, share and create information, taking high quality images and videos, while allowing access to the internet and social networking sites. The iPhone 4S even has Siri voice recognition which acts like a personal secretary so smartphones have got pretty much everything covered.

6. Choose laptops and tablets to save energy. Desktop computers are not as energy efficient as laptops or the lightweight revolutionary tablets which are becoming ever more popular. Another good reason to buy that iPad.

7. Switch devices and chargers off at the mains or unplug. It’s amazing how often mobile phones, games consoles, chargers and computers are left on or in standby mode but they are constantly chewing up electricity. So hit the switch on any gadget not being used and save money. Devices consume almost as much energy on standby as when in use. It is a simple tip but one that is safer too as devices that are left on are potential fire hazards and chargers, which have been known to overheat, are often issued with warnings not to be left unattended while plugged in due to this.

8. Decrease the intensity of the light on computer screens. More energy and money can be saved by simply adjusting screen light levels on PCs and laptops. The brighter the display screen the higher the energy consumption. Getting the right light balance is important though. There is little point in saving energy if the risk of eye strain or eye fatigue is increased by setting the levels too low, so users should adjust screens to a comfortable level.

9. Change settings on computers creating a schedule for when PC’s are active or sleeping.

10. Use energy monitors or energy meter apps – Some energy companies provide customers with free energy monitors when signing up but there are plenty on the market plus iPhone apps such as SmartEnergy which can individually monitor the electricity consumption of separate devices.

To find more money-saving gadget tips, cheap multi-gadget insurance for technology lovers who can’t bear to pare down their collection or to compare the best insurance for iPhones, iPads and other digital devices visit 2u.co.uk.

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Play Along with the 2012 Vikersund Ski Flying Championships on iOS & Android

Compete for Vikersund Ski Flying gold online right on your mobile device!

Vikersund, Norway (PRWEB) February 24, 2012

With 2012 Vikersund Ski Flying Championships set to be held this weekend in Norway, the prestigious event takes a technology forward fore on behalf of the sport’s dedicated fans. Not content to create a boring generic companion app for the Championship, a white knuckle game has been launched instead. Available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, Vikersund Ski Flying lets fans pick a nation, control their own virtual ski flier, and compete for Vikersund Ski Flying gold! Players can compete via local and global online leaderboards, and get into the high flying action while they cheer on their favorite ski bound jumpers. Vikersund Ski Flying is currently available for download on the Apple App Store for $ 0.99 in the Games category.

Easy to play but challenging to master, Vikersund Ski Flying challenges players to guide their ski jumper down the ramp with perfect timing, effectively correct for ever changing weather and wind conditions in mid-flight, and make sure they fly as far as they can! The game offers two unique play modes: A solo gaming fun in addition to an engaging localized multi-player mode that allows up to three people to compete against one another on a single device. Gamers can even listen to their own music while they play.

The Vikersund Ski Flying World Championships may go down in Norway this weekend, but that doesn’t mean fans of this wild sport can’t get in on some action packed ski flying fun of their own. The only thing better than witnessing the world’s elite ski flying athletes go head to head for ultimate victory, is watching them while playing out your own ski jumping fantasies at the same time. Vikersund Ski Flying lets fans do just that, giving them an extra shot of entertainment throughout this weekend’s competition, and bringing the sport right to their finger tips year round as well.

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Controversial Apple iPhone Review Blog Launches iPhone Shop

Miami, FL (PRWEB) April 18, 2007

Recent rumors of a possible launch delay for the Apple iPhone haven’t stopped Chris Cano from launching a new iPhone shop attached to his popular but controversial Apple iPhone Review blog. The shop, located at http://www.AppleiPhoneReview.com/iphone-shop, launched today as a resource for readers of the blog, and will, for the most part, be kept separate from blog posts to avoid potential conflicts of interest.

The Apple iPhone, slated for a June 2007 release, has lately been the subject of several persistent rumors, from speculations of rebates and subsidies on the iPhone to the latest rumors that the iPhone launch may be delayed.

Rumors of delays have been downplayed by Apple, but are based on supposed comments from a source within Foxconn, the Taiwanese manufacturer producing Apple’s iPhone.

The iPhone, according to Apple, “combines three amazing products – a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, Web browsing, maps, and searching – into one small and lightweight handheld device.” Apple stands by its June launch estimates.

Although the iPhone has not yet been released to the public, several accessory products have already hit the market, including iPhone cases, wireless headsets, car adapters and mounts, and even pre-release orders of an iPhone for Dummies book, due out in September.

The new iPhone shop launched in conjunction with AppleiPhoneReview.com will offer iPhone enthusiasts these accessories and more, so as to “begin dressing up their iPhones even before they can buy them,” said Cano.

About Apple iPhone Review:

AppleiPhoneReview.com is a popular iPhone blog launched in November 2006 featuring news, reviews and now a shop dedicated to the Apple iPhone. A controversial blog post in February 2006, which leaked a private consumer survey revealing possible iPhone price reductions, first brought AppleiPhoneReview.com to the public eye. The blog is run by Chris Cano, a PC-user who promises readers unbiased news and reviews on the Apple iPhone rather than “the biased ramblings of a ‘gahgah for Apple’ fanboy.”

For more information on Apple iPhone Review or the new iPhone shop, please visit http://www.AppleiPhoneReview.com or contact Chris Cano at 305-586-4004.

Contact:

Chris Cano

Phone: 305-586-4004

Web: http://www.AppleiPhoneReview.com

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Free iPhone Giveaway on Twitter From Easy iPhone Unlock

(PRWEB) July 24, 2011

Easy iPhone Unlock, provider of a user friendly iPhone unlock solution, is giving away a free iPhone 4 through Twitter. To be eligible, you must enter by August 1st, 2011. No purchase is necessary. Details for entering can be found at EasyiPhoneUnlock.net.

About Easy iPhone Unlock:

Easy iPhone Unlock provides a solution to “unlock” an iPhone. It simplifies a complex process of unlocking and jailbreaking the iPhone. It only takes a few minutes to unlock an iPhone with Easy iPhone Unlock and they provide full customer support.

Unlocking and jailbreaking the iPhone with Easy iPhone Unlock will allow the iPhone to do several things. The biggest benefit is the iPhone will be open to use any mobile provider such as TMobile, Sprit, Vodafone, Virgin and more. This can be very useful if someone wants an iPhone, but has a contract with a non-iPhone provider and they want to avoid termination fees. Sometimes iPhone users simply prefer another provider or they will be using the iPhone in a country where cheap, prepaid SIM cards are the way to go. Unlocking the iPhone will also open access to thousands of apps which Apple denies from customers. Many of these apps provide amazing services for free.

Easy iPhone Unlock has been providing simple solutions to jailbreak and unlock iPhones since 2009.

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iPhone Unlocking Solutions Announces iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4 Jailbreak Software To Disable iPhone Location Tracking, and Protect User Privacy

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 27, 2011

The ability of an iPhone user’s whereabouts to be viewed by a third-party has surprised many iPhone users, with no real solution – until now. iPhone Unlocking Solutions has come up with a downloadable software that encrypts this file, while still allowing Geo-Location services to work.

The Apple iPhone’s recent location based applications have opened eyes to the benefits of Geographical Location Data (GLD). This new technology can deliver information and content based on the location of of the user. This is obviously a great and innovative step, but when an iPhone user’s location information is available to prying eyes, the excitement of the technology becomes mute. The Location based information that the iPhone heavily relies upon has been a hot topic lately after the discovery of a loophole by two British men.

Ever since the introduction of iPhone iOS 4, Apple has been collecting location specific information including latitude, longitude, and timestamp information. In order to use geo location based apps, an iPhone user would need the Location Services enbabled. All the location information is then stored in a standard SQL database format in a file called as “consolidated.db” in the User Data Partition area. This file is unencrypted and anyone who accesses this file can see the same information that any geographically based iPhone app uses.

Until now, the only way to protect an iPhone user’s privacy was to disable the iPhones Location Services. With the release of this new software, Unlock-the-iPhone.com enables an iPhone user to have this file constantly cleared, while encrypting a backup copy to be used if necessary. This peace-of-mind has gone over well with recent customers of the iPhone Unlocking Website. Recent customer Jenna Totin was quoted as saying “it sounds cheesy, but I can honestly say that I sleep better knowing my iPhone information is really protected!”

Unlock-the-iPhone has over 2 million customers in the 4 years they have been operating. This privacy software is happily available to all previous customers. Since announcing the privacy app, iPhone Unlocking Solutions has seen their sales quadruple in the last few weeks. Members of Unlock the iPhone can get this feature to stop collecting location based information when they jailbreak or unlock their iPhone with the patented MAC and WINDOWS software provided.

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Get Free iPhone 5 For Testing; Test and Keep Free Apple iPhone 5 in Exchange of Review

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 15, 2011

Big Brands Promotions is giving out free iPhone 5 to users in exchange of their honest review for the survey we are conducting for Apple.

The iPhone 5G has three cameras having quadrillion pixels comes up with an excellent photo results. The 10.2 Mega Pixels cameras were installed by the co-sponsorship of Sony.

Retina display in iPhone 5G is more enhanced and is equal to that of 27.8 more pixels. iPhone 5G has enhanced retina display feature for the screen and backlight.

All testers must be residents of United States and they should be of age 18 years or above, if not they should have a parental consent.

Testers are required to test various applications on it and then submit their honest feedback to Valued Opinion Center. As a reward, they won’t receive cash but the iPhone they used for testing.

To claim free iPhone 5 visit http://freeiphone5g.info

Only 100 iPhones will be given out, first come, first serve,

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