First Phone with Fingerprint Sensor on Display Intended

Some time ago, the sensor manufacturer Synaptics announced that it has built a screen with an in-screen fingerprint sensor for smartphones bezel-less.

Working closely with the top five smartphone companies, Synaptics boasted that the technology was mass-produced.

Among the five smartphone manufacturers, Vivo emerged as the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manufacturer to embed the fingerprint scanner sensor in the smartphone screen. The sensor is embedded in the OLED display of its smartphone product.

This was revealed by Patrick Moorhead, analyst of research firm Moor & Insight Strategy. Moorhead claimed to be invited by Synaptic to see the technology made, as well as menjajalnya on Vivo devices.

Vivo itself has been showing off a mobile prototype with on-screen fingerprint scanner technology, powered by Qualcomm at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai early 2017.

Whatsapp will Leave Blackberry OS and Windows Phone

Whatsapp says goodbye to an aging mobile operating system along with the end of the year. Specifically, the app terminates cooperation with Blackberry OS (including Blackberry 10) and Windows Phone 8 down on December 31st.

Reported from engadget, although this Facebook messaging app can still be used but the user can no longer create a new account or re-verify an existing account. Whatsapp also claims its application can stop working anytime so it's a good time to update the app.

In recent months Whatsapp has launched several practical features such as deleting pre-sent chats, real-time location sharing and new emoji. And it looks like the old operating system does not have the capabilities the company needs to expand its functionality in the future.

After extending the deadline to end its support on Blackberry 10, Whatsapp is proven to keep ending its cooperation. For Blackberry users who like to use Whatsapp is advisable to change the phone and move to android.

WhatsApp's New Features are Coming in 2017

While holding the title as the world's largest instant messaging service, with more than 1.2 billion users, WhatsApp does not stop innovating.
Throughout the year 2017 alone, the company owned by Facebook has released more than 10 new features for its application in various platforms.
Here's the list, as summarized KompasTekno from Gizbot, Sunday (24/12/2017). Have you tried everything?

1. Delete the error messageBy turning the date of the phone to the previous day, WhatsApp will again display the message deletion option (right), after it was not there because the message is older than 7 minutes (center).
Long wait, the incorrect message deletion feature finally arrives at WhatsApp in October 2017. The form is the "delete for everyone" option for messages that appear when the user clicks the trash can icon at the top of the app window.

Facebook Presents Additional Music Features for Video

Facebook tries out the latest features to provide experience in video sharing. This time the music will be a nice offer.

Social media applications offer offers the application of music for the soundtrack of the video that users want to upload. By choosing a sound in "Sound Collection."

The social network released thousands of exclusive audio tracks and sound effects can be used for videos uploaded to the network. They are all free and clean to share only on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook also released new tutorials and resources to create 360 ​​degree videos. Now offers a camera loan program where content creators can borrow cameras like GoPro Fusion and ZCam S1 from companies for specific projects. Facebook will also start a 360-video workshop around the world next year.

Exclusive audio tracks that are launched are actually quite diverse. Some have vocals and others are just instrumental. Facebook says they reach the hip-hop, pop, jazz, and country genre.

Offer Quick Internet Access, It's Different TDD and FDD Technology

Telkomsel strengthens its 4G service by using 2.3 GHz TDD (Time Division Duplex) frequency. As is known, the frequency is achieved Telkomsel in an auction organized by the Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kominfo).

TDD itself is considered superior to FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) on the spectrum of 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, and 2100 MHz. Thanks to TDD, customers will enjoy faster internet, and better video quality.

Indra explained, FDD spectrum uses different frequencies when users download or upload. As a result there is a difference between the speed at the time of download and upload.

While TDD uses the same frequency for both upload and download. So customers have the same speed when doing these activities.

"The difference with the current (TDD) upload and download speed is the same, FDD frequency is the same but turns Telkomsel already have both," said Indra Mardiatna, Vice President of Technology and System Telkomsel in Jakarta, Tuesday (28/11/2017).

FDD and TDD ownership also allows Telkomsel to optimize 4G services for customers, for example when TDD spectrum is used by many users.

Number of LED Lamps Cause Light Pollution

Scientists say the night sky no longer feels like night. New research shows the use of artificial lighting from light poles, buildings, and cars causes the loss of the night sky in many regions around the world.

Night death can have a serious impact on animals and plants that biologically react differently during the day and night. Interactive maps have been created to reveal the most seriously exposed global areas of light pollution.

Dr. Christopher Kyba and colleagues from the German GFZ Research Center for Geoscience at Postdam measured the spread of light around the world using satellite images of the Earth's surface. By comparing images taken at night over the years, scientists can map how much light pollution.

In this interactive map, the red part has a high level of light pollution. Meanwhile, the yellow section has a moderate light pollution level.

Green or blue colors show lower light pollution levels. Empty area is not affected by artificial lighting.

Six Things Hidden in Facebook Messenger

A total of 1.3 billion people use Facebook Messenger every month. But do they really use it?

Since Messenger became a separate application, Facebook added functionality to make it stand out. This app has many hidden features, ranging from addictive games and how to send money.

Here are some things you do not know, but it can be done with Facebook Messenger, quoted from the page Mashable.

Use Messenger on your computer
If you want to notify your friends on your computer, without interruption of News Feed, try pulling Messenger directly to your computer. Just sign in to Messenger.com and sign in with your Facebook account. You can also access live conversations by going to Messenger.com/ and adding your friend's Facebook username to the end.

Desktop messenger looks like a Messenger page that can be accessed from Facebook, but does not have a Facebook search bar at the top of the screen.

Send and ask for money
Facebook has allowed users to send and receive money over the past few years. Just like Venmo, Messenger lets you connect credit cards to apps, and send money to friends, and ask for money from them as well.

AI Remind When Others Take a Peek at Mobile

Artificial intelligence or artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier for humans in any case. Not only on the big things like medical interests and robotics, AI also helps in trivial matters.

One of them is the latest AI innovation being developed by Google. Technology company headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, it makes AI that can remind when there are others peeking at the phone.

The problem is trivial, but often disturbing when someone is in public areas or public transportation. When you're busy mobile phone, people on the side or behind can be a peek at what is being accessed.
 
In order to minimize the risk of privacy, researchers at Google created a device called an e-screen protector. Innovations that are still in the research stage rely on the front camera to identify people other than users who try to peek at the screen.

Qualcomm Improve Voice Quality of USB Type-C Mobile Phone

The 3.5 audio connector is starting to disappear from the smartphone as some vendors move it and relocate it with audio output via the Type-C USB connector.

Users who want to convert the USB Type-C audio output to 3.5 mm plug can use a dongle converter. The problem is, this dongle usually produces a less good sound output.

The problem is trying to overcome Qualcomm by presenting digital codec to analog converter (DAC) Aqstic ATQ1000. It looks like a dongle converter with a Type-C USB imput and 3.5 mm audio output. It's just that, the quality of DAC in it is higher.

"Aqstic ATQ1000 supports sampling rates of up to 384 KHz, 32 bits, and dynamic range of over 120 decibels," said Qualcomm Senior Product Management Director Ravi Satya when announcing the presence of Aqstic ATQ1000 at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2017 in Maui, Hawaii, USA United, Thursday (7/12/2017).

Android Go Official Released for Low Specifications Mobile Phone

In the Google I / O 2017 event that was held last May, Google introduced "Android Go" as a configuration of the Android operating system 8.0 Oreo. Android Go is designed for low-specification smartphones at low prices.

Now at the end of 2017, Google officially launches Android Go, coinciding with the finalization of Android Oreo 8.1. The smartphone vendors are able to channel Android Go to low-end devices and Android Oreo 8.1 to their high-end devices.

Smartphone specifications that fit the Android OS Go according to Google is a smartphone that has 1 GB of RAM or less, limited memory, connectivity is not qualified, and CPU improvise. Android Go is expected to answer the needs of the community termed "Next Billion Users", ie those who have not been exposed to cyberspace at all.

Their numbers are quite large, ie half of the 7.6 billion human population in the world, or about 3.8 billion people. One of their challenges to becoming an online society is access to smartphones that are still limited because the price is relatively expensive.

Google wants Android Go to help develop the ecosystem of cheap smartphones but qualified. Thus, the growth of online society will be higher, as compiled KompasTekno, Wednesday (6/12/2017), from ArsTechnica.

Google Presents 2 Powerful Apps Quota, What It Is

Google seems to be very concerned about the new internet users (Next Billion Users). Not only released Android Go, as the operating system for low-end smartphones, the technology giant also launched two applications that are quota friendly.

Unmitigated, Google brings two applications titled Files Go and Google Go.

Google Go is a search application that saves data quota for mobile phones with limited internet and Wi-Fi. This application only takes 5 MB memory slot only.

Thanks to Google's innovation development in mobile computing technology, users can even save up to 40% of their quota when they search for information with Google Go.

Meanwhile Files Go is an application to send and receive files without using internet. Users can transfer files from their phones to other phones at close range.

The file transfer process was encrypted, the speed reached 125 Mbps, and did not use the user's phone quota. Not only that, this application is also able to arrange file storage on the user's mobile phone more quickly.

This app is based on Google research in 170 cities in Indonesia and India. New internet users in this region are rated as likely to use low-end phones with memory capacities between 512 MB to 1 GB.

Users in this region also often access the Internet in places with unstable network quality. As a result Google's search app is designed to run quickly despite only supported low-end phones and 2G networks.

Some of These Applications Use AI Technology

Internet-based technology developer company Cheetah Mobile is developing applications besutannya. The application is dibesut with the role of artificial intelligence or Artificial Intelligence (AI).

"AI development has been done since last year," said Cheetah Mobile vice president Johnny Li in Jakarta, some time ago. The AI-based technology platform brings new opportunities to mobile utility space, as well as promotes the advancement of mobile content products.

PhotoGrid, transfer style and facial recognition from AI technology are the main foundation behind a number of special effects on the application. For example, the 'twinkle' effect as the first feature supported by AI so as to change the photo to look like shine. Then the style transfer technology is also applied to the 'venus' filter. Users can combine faces with different characters, such as the example of a woman can combine her face into a fairy-faced woman.

PhotoGrid application can also be applied to animation filters with a smoother effect on the wearer's face. In fact, AI is able to classify images to recognize and delete 'erotic' spicy contents. Now, PhotoGrid is being planted AI in the form of deep learning to be able to understand its users. Deep learning is expected to provide personalized recommendations specifically for photo editing effects and filters.

AI deep learning technology is also applied to Cheetah Keyboard applications. This allows the app to analyze data and 'learn' about 2 billion words and phrases. Especially Indonesian users, Cheetah Keyboard will continue to expand the scale of the language used. Another advantage, the efficiency and accuracy of typing text is largely reinforced with predictive text technology.

Admin WhatsApp Will Be Silent Celotehan Group Members

The WhatsApp group is sometimes annoying because too many voices ask to be heard. As a result, the discussion is often not focused and widened everywhere.

WhatsApp seems to be working on this issue by testing the feature titled "Restricted Groups". The feature allows only group admins to send messages, while other members can only read messages.

Restricted Group was first stabbed by WABetaInfo which has often revealed WhatsApp features in the testing phase. The beta version of Restricted Group itself is present for Android and iOS.

In essence, Restricted Group invites the admin to turn off the chat-group function. This feature glorifies one-way communication, ideal for spreading announcements or other important information that does not need feedback.

"This feature is important when the admin wants all members to focus on one chosen topic, for example for important notes when organizing an event," as written in the blog WABetaInfo, as compiled KompasTekno, Monday (04/12/2017).

Digital Pill Applications Help Patients Take Drugs Regularly

The United States (US) regulators have approved the first digital pill application with sensors for patients. This app will keep track of whether patients are taking their medications properly.

The digital pill application is rated as a significant step forward in the convergence of health care and technology. The system offers an objective way for doctors to measure whether patients swallow their pills on schedule.

The drug is a drug released by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. Abilify for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. While the app contains a tracking device developed by Proteus Digital Health. Because of this, Otsuka's shares rose 2.5 percent after the news of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA says that the ability to track the consumption of prescribed medicines for mental illness may be useful for some patients, although the ability of digital pill applications to improve patient compliance has not been proven.

The FDA supports the development and use of new technologies in prescription drugs and is committed to working with companies to understand how technology can benefit patients and prescriptions, Mitchell Mathis of the FDA's Center for FDA's Food and Drug Evaluation said.

This system works by sending a message from a small piston-cut sensors that can be used. Then, transmits the information to the mobile app so that patients can track drug consumption on their smartphone.

AI Technology in Mobile Phone Camera, Can Anything

Technology Artificial Intelligence (AI) or artificial intelligence on smart phones is predicted to be the future of smartphone photography. Gadget Observer and Founder of Gadtorade Community Lucky Sebastian revealed that space limitation on smart phones will open up opportunities for AI technology about photography.

"The shape of the phone is very limited only to put the lens with a small camera sensor, AI will be very helpful," said Lucky. In producing high quality images, the role of software is needed.

Lucky explained, AI became 'a new injection' that is able to produce quality photos near perfect. If AI has the ability to process editing algorithm, the user seems to have a photoshop expert with the ability to polish near perfect.

Sometimes the fans of selfie photos do want to look more beautiful when compared to the original or natural photo. But a good artificial intelligence technology will give the finishing touches more accurate results. Technology is able to measure how far the level of skin color, smoothness of the skin, to the large eyeballs.

The best AI technology is capable of measuring the best 'vermak' according to face type, skin color, gender, race, and other variables. If a smart phone already has the technology of artificial intelligence, it must be ready in terms of infrastructure.

"Pinced", YouTube Videos Are Bigger

YouTube has added a feature to enlarge an image or video with the pinch-to-zoom feature. With a pinching motion (swipe your thumb and forefinger) outwards, YouTube viewers on your smartphone can zoom in.

The pinch movements are similar to movements such as when to enlarge an image in a gallery or photo that appears in an Instagram feed.

Unfortunately, this new feature can be used in smartphones with screens that have aspect ratio larger than 16: 9.

As is known, the latest smartphone-series smartphone is now carrying a wider aspect ratio of the screen, such as the iPhone X and Galaxy S8 with 18.5: 9 screen ratio.

Pinch feature to zoom this view comes in update or update YouTube version 12.44 which was released on 15 November.

Please note, when zooming or enlarging the video being watched, then the sides of the video will be cut off.

Facial Unlock, 'The Next' Smart Phone Security System

Technology Artificial Intelligence (AI) or artificial intelligence on smart phones is predicted to be the future of smartphone photography. Gadget Observer and Founder of Gadtorade Community Lucky Sebastian revealed that space limitation on smart phones will open up opportunities for AI technology about photography.

"The shape of the phone is very limited only to put the lens with a small camera sensor, AI will be very helpful," said Lucky. In producing high quality images, the role of software is needed.

Lucky said, AI is a positive technology that can be utilized by humans. But the negative impact on photography, AI educate people into dependence with polished photos close to perfect so they just do not believe in themselves to look natural. Then related Facial Unlock technology, currently it is crowded middle to middle to premium phone. However, the algorithm and facial recognition process can not reach the highest level of security system so easy to be lied to.

Foil Aluminum Assessed Can Fix Wi-Fi Signal

If you ever thought of switching to aluminum foil to divert the Wi-Fi signal in your bad home, you're wrong. Quoted from Engadget, EurekAlert reports, researchers at Dartmouth College have found that 3D printed signal reflectors, comprised of thin layers of metal and plastic, can drastically and cheaply improve the wireless signal around the house.

This experiment is based on the idea of ​​using aluminum soda behind the router to be able to steer the signal away from the annoying walls and other obstructions. The team is able to analyze a space and create a custom reflector that will optimize the WiFi signal in the room.

They then enter data into a custom program called WiPrint that designs the optimal plastic reflector and makes it use a 3D printer. The final step is to close the object in aluminum foil and place it on the router.

This solution solves some problems with WiFi signal. The cost is not expensive. If you have access to a 3D printer, it only costs about 35 US dollars, if compared to directional antennas that cost much more.

Windows 10 Users Do not Download "Movie Maker"

For users of Windows OS 10 who want to do video editing, never download the Windows Movie Maker software. Lately it is known that the video editing application made by Microsoft has been forged by irresponsible parties.

Beginning in 2017, Microsoft announced it has stopped the development of Windows Movie Maker which is usually bundled in Windows Essential 2012. Although it has been giving announcements, but it seems not many Windows 10 users know.

Reported by KompasTekno from SlashGear, Wednesday (15/11/2017), some users were surprised to find their Windows 10 without Movie Maker app. The legendary app has been replaced with other video editing software, Story Remix is ​​bundled in Windows 10.

As a result, the Movie Maker fans look for alternative links to keep getting this software, through the Google search engine or Bing.

It is then exploited by irresponsible parties to create artificial applications. They create a page with a convincing look, so many people are fooled into thinking it is the official Movie Maker page.

New Features Android Oreo Extend Battery Life

Android version 8.1 Oreo which is still under development has new features. The feature is staying digadang able to extend the life of the battery samrtphone. The feature is named wakelock detector.

Wakelock detector is a battery saver application that will identify and monitor applications to prevent the smartphone from being in deep sleep mode.

This feature will select applications that drain battery power by preventing the device from switching to deep sleep mode. During deep sleep mode, applications running in the background, such as social media, WiFi networks, or mobile data, will be temporarily disabled.

Then, apps working in the background will be reactivated when the phone is opened in order to stay in sync, especially apps that require notifications or notifications.

In addition to notifying users about any applications that wasteful power, Wakelock detector also includes the reason why the application uses a lot of battery power. An example is a location-based app that can browse a user's location repeatedly. Applications like this will drain power very quickly.

Chrome Will Fight Down The Obnoxious "Redirect" Ads

Ever suddenly redirected to an ad page when visiting a website? That annoying thing is the way advertisers use to outsmart the pop-up blockers in the browser, so that their ads will still appear in front of visitors.

Chome's browser users are apparently a lot of annoyed and complain about the existence of these redirect ads to Google. The Internet giant was also taking steps to eradicate redirect ads through Chrome.

"One example (redirect ads) that frustrates users is that, once you click on a link, the destination page opens in a new tab, while the main window is redirected to an unwanted (ad) page," Google wrote in the Chromium blog about the complaint users against redirect ads.

According to Google, the action of page redirection to the ad site is the act of a third-party content provider who has an ad on the page.

The "feed" form for redirects can vary. In addition to the examples above, there are also links to ad pages disguised as "play" buttons of content or other control buttons. The undercover goal is to deceive visitors into accidentally clicking on an ad link.

Easily Edit Photos Anywhere with Gnarbox

Want to create quality content on social media with interesting photos? Now you no longer need to bother editing photos in front of the computer.

Even after the adventure activity, you can directly upload it on social media.Gnarbox makes it easy for you.

The backup device paired with this companion application allows your smartphone or tablet to be a mini studio where you edit 4K photos and videos from the camera's SD card or USB connection.

Gnarbox can also store records so they can be transferred to a computer if you want to edit them in the traditional way. Equipped with 128 GB of memory, Gnarbox can be obtained at a price of about 299.99 US dollars or equivalent to 3.9 million rupiah. If you want to load more data, Gnarbox 256 GB can be an option with a price of 399.99 dollars or 5.2 million dollars, reported Mashable page.

Excessive Gadget Lighting, Threatening the Comfort of the User's Eyes

Gadgets or other electronic devices are now not spared from human life. But despite the sophistication of pampering the user, you should be careful when using it, especially in a long time.

As is known, gadgets such as smartphones are now even almost difficult to get out of use. As a result users have the possibility for addiction.

Lighting from a smartphone or computer screen for a long time, can cause eye health problems.

In a survey conducted by ResearchNow to 8,000 people in some countries in July 2017 showed that adults spent an average of more than six hours in front of the screen. Meanwhile, more than half (56%) experienced side effects such as eye strain.

The habit of using gadgets is not in line with the knowledge of people to maintain healthy eyes. Lighting in the room itself also provides a role for users in using the gadget, because it can make the lighting more evenly.

Compared to conventional lights as a lighting tool that is widely used by the community, LED lights are considered more capable of making the eyes comfortable. Because the LED technology is considered not flashing, has adequate lighting (no glare) and emit light evenly.

Updated, Google Chrome for Safe Claimed Android from Krack

Google has released Chrome version 62 browser update for Android smartphones. This new version of Chrome comes with security fixes over the Krack WiFi attack.

Indeed, the Krack attack targets Wi-Fi connected devices with WPA2 encryption. But the Android operating system version 6.0 "Marshmallow" and the latest output thereafter known to be more vulnerable to attack.

In addition to the patched loopholes, Google Chrome for Android version 62 comes with a host of new features. One of them, users can zoom legacy app in tablet mode.

Chrome is also said to have a new style or design notification, as KompasTekno summarized from Phone Arena on Wednesday (1/11/2017).

Google also added a "show" password feature to Chrome on Android. This feature was previously only available on desktop version of Chrome. Next, an option will appear whether the user wants to save the password to speed up the login or want to skip it by selecting the "next time" option.

The addition of this simple feature is not very significant, but still can help the user to ensure the accuracy of writing passwords without having to worry about repeating.

Excessive Gadget Lighting, Threatening the Comfort of the User's Eyes

Gadgets or other electronic devices are now not spared from human life. But despite the sophistication of pampering the user, you should be careful when using it, especially in a long time.

As is known, gadgets such as smartphones are now even almost difficult to get out of use. As a result users have the possibility for addiction.

Lighting from a smartphone or computer screen for a long time, can cause eye health problems.

In a survey conducted by ResearchNow to 8,000 people in some countries in July 2017 showed that adults spent an average of more than six hours in front of the screen. Meanwhile, more than half (56%) experienced side effects such as eye strain.

The habit of using gadgets is not in line with the knowledge of people to maintain healthy eyes. Lighting in the room itself also provides a role for users in using the gadget, because it can make the lighting more evenly.

Compared to conventional lights as a lighting tool that is widely used by the community, LED lights are considered more capable of making the eyes comfortable. Because the LED technology is considered not flashing, has adequate lighting (no glare) and emit light evenly.

Google Launches Latest Security Features for Gmail Users

Google recently announced that it will launch the latest security program for high-risk Gmail users such as government users, politicians and journalists alike.

They are considered vulnerable to the victims of hackers. Reported by Reuters, Google users will be able to choose security settings specifically intended to protect their data in Gmail, Google Drive and also YouTube. Such protection features will include a physical USB key lock connection to the computer before logging-in. If logged-in with a mobile phone, the feature will require a Bluetooth device.

In addition through Google, users of this security system can access data from other applications such as Apple and Microsoft Outlook. The program will also make the account recovery process more detailed and more complex. If the user loses the key, the program does not provide a backup log-in option unless they have to get it back through the complicated recovery process.

The launch of this special security program follows an incident that US president Hillary Clinton experienced during last year's presidential election season.

Samsung's Smart Refrigerator Adds Selfie Features

Not only humans who can selfie or swafoto and share it in social media. Now the refrigerator can berswafoto and send photos to the owner.

The new type of Samsung's high-tech refrigerator comes with a swafoto feature of the refrigerator and sends it to its owner's device. This idea is for homeowners who have busy and can check their refrigerator inventory.

Owners can suppress the wastage of food because they buy goods that are still available at home. Images taken in the refrigerator can also remind the list of purchases that are left behind. Because owners can immediately see what they need.

This smart app adds to other smart fridge features like completing online shopping orders, suggesting recipes and even turning on the oven. According to a seller of John Lewis, sales of swafoto refrigerators this year have tripled and helped revolutionize the way their owners shop.

Watch out, Ransomware DoubleLocker Incar Android

Researchers from the ESET security company found a ransomware that attacked the Android operating system. In addition to holding user data, a ransomware called DoubleLocker can change the device PIN.

"Changing the PIN and preventing users from accessing the device and encrypting the victim data," says researchers from ESET Lukáš Štefanko.

Just like other ransomware, the victim must grant the ransom that the hacker requested to retrieve the data.

The previous DoubleLock method is also used (malware) in the banking section. Even so, ransomware is not able to access banking services from Android-based smartphones or tablets.

DoubleLocker spreads through a fake version of Adobe Flash Player updates that are posted on certain sites. Ransomware is pretty clever. He can "seduce" the victim to activate DoubleLocker unknowingly.

Once active, ransomware will encrypt the data that is on Android smartphones. Smartphone can not be opened because protected new PIN.

WhatsApp App will Have Live Location Feature

WhatsApp users can finally share their movements in real-time in WhatsApp applications. Dubbed Live Location, this new feature lets users track contacts for 30 minutes, an hour or eight hours at a time.

Previously, WhatsApp allowed users to share their location on the map regularly. Now, users can choose Live Locations so friends can see their location on the map, which automatically updates as they move.

WhatsApp says its new feature is a simple and safe way to let people know where you are. The end-to-end location is encrypted - like messages, photos, videos and files you send in WhatsApp, which should remove some users' fears about this feature.

You can also choose to end location sharing before the end of the specified time period. WhatsApp imagines Live Location used by people trying to meet with friends, letting loved ones know they are safe or sharing trips.

How To "Crack" Break Through Security Almost All WiFi in the World

The tech world was struck by the invention of Mathy Vanhoef. The Belgian security researcher from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven last weekend publicized the findings of a security hole that could break into a Wi-Fi wireless internet network, although it protected the W-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) security protocol.

Named the key re-installation attack aka "Krack", this security gap can be used to tap various kinds of information sent by the client device to the internet via Wi-Fi network.

"This can be used to steal sensitive data such as credit card numbers, passwords, chat messages, emails, photos, and more," said researcher Mathy Vanhoef in the site devoted to the source of information about Kracks.

The Krack impact scale is enormous, as it includes all electronic devices that have Wi-Fi capability with WPA2. The number of millions, if not billions, ranging from handheld devices, computers, to a smart refrigerator.

"This weakness exists in the WI-Fi standard itself, not in specific products or implementations individually, so any WPA2 implementation must be affected," Vanhoef continued.

Watch Out! Wi-Fi Can Be Used to Hijack Media Computer Systems

The researcher reveals a new discovery called KRACK, which exploits a Wi-Fi security vulnerability in order for Hackers to tap traffic between computers and wireless access points. The discovery, as first reported by Ars Technica, utilizes several key management vulnerabilities in the WPA2 security protocol, a popular authentication scheme used to protect private and corporate Wi-Fi networks.

"If your device supports Wi-Fi, it will most likely be affected," said the researcher, citing The Verge, Monday (16/10).

In fact, the US Computer Emergency Preparedness Team issued a warning in response to this remarkable discovery that says US-CERT has been aware of some key management vulnerabilities in the 4-way handshake system of the Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) security protocol. The impact of exploiting this vulnerability includes decryption, packet replay, TCP connection hijacking, HTTP content injection, and more. Note that as a protocol level issue, most or all of the correct implementation of the standard will be affected. CERT / CC and the investigator of KU Leuven, will publicly disclose this vulnerability.

Working "Mobile", First Change Used Device

Singer Niall Horan's visit to Asia a few months ago drew special attention. Moreover, there was a casual interview himself in one of the private television programs.

One of the things to remember is when the former One Direction personnel are asked about the mainstay items must be taken while traveling.

"I travel a lot on a plane, and I'm on a long journey," he began.

Because of that condition, Niall always bring a tablet and subscribe television series from Netflix. In the past, he was a fan of television shows. Then, busyness made him leave the electronic object.

"I always carry (tablet) so as not to get bored," he added.

For Nial, carrying a tablet is very practical. With that thing, he can enjoy his free time without having to dream about watching on television.


Flexibility and thrift

Just like Niall, busyness can change your needs. For mobile workers, for example, it would be difficult to be pegged to a home-installed device.

Google Recommend Seven New Products

Simultaneously, Google released some of its newest technology products to audiences. In a press conference in San Francisco some time ago, Google announced seven new hardware products. Some of them are Pixel 2 smartphones, futuristic headphones and two new smart speakers.

Reported by CNN page technology companies such as Google and Apple are currently competing to release new products. Because, soon people will welcome shopping month. Of course, many products do not want to miss to welcome the annual interest. For this year, emerging technology trends include smart speakers, home security devices, and of course smart phones.

Pixel is the main product put forward by Google. Google provides the best design to show the most optimal edge of Android. Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are two phones, small and large, with OLED screens. Pixel 2 does not use dual camera technology like other phones. The excellence of Pixel 2 cameras, according to Google, is the utilization of Google's computing and machine-learning capabilities in managing shots. In addition, the Google Lens feature, which is able to find enough information by pointing your camera to the object and already available in Pixel 2.

Pixel 2 which has a width of 5-inch screen is priced at 649 US dollars. While Pixel 2 XL which has a wide screen 6 inches opened with a price of 849 US dollars. Both currently serve pre-sell orders in Australia, Canada, Germany, India, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Pixel Buds, Translate 40 Languages ​​for You

Google re-launched its newest device. After successfully launching Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones, Google now introduces earbuds. The privilege of this tool can translate 40 conversations in multiple languages.

Reported by the page Tech Advisor, a device called Pixel Buds can only work on mobile phones made by Google, Pixel. In a demonstration shown earlier this month, Google called the 'Babel Fish' device in the internet age. Babel Fish itself is a character in science fiction novels where the device when put into the ear, can understand the conversations in various languages.

It's an important point that Google emphasizes that Pixel Buds integrated on second generation Pixel phones offer 40-language interpreting services. How to operate it is quite easy. Simply touch, scroll, or give immediate commands for everything from choosing music, sending messages and getting directions.

Pixel Buds is priced at 159 US dollars or equivalent to Rp 2.1 million. This device will be available in the United States in November.

How Google Hackers Malware on Android

Android became one of the operating system that did not escape from the target of the hackers. In addition to the many users who use the device with the OS, a variety of applications that are easily uploaded into a slit that is exploited by hackers launched their attacks.

Even so, Google constantly apply various features and updates to protect the OS besutannya. The technology giant even regularly update the Android security system to block cyber attacks.

Google Play is known to be one means of hackers to spread malware. As is known, Google Play provides a variety of applications developed by developers, so when the application was downloaded by the user the hacker easily steal data without the knowledge of the user.

Realizing that Google embeds Google Play Protect to make sure Android devices are protected against hacker attacks.

"Because so many Android users, we need to improve the security system. Android is an open source platform but we want Android to have good security, "said Adrian Ludwig, Technical Director for Android security in a video conference in Jakarta, Tuesday (10/10/2017).

Windows 10 Mobile Not Microsoft Focus Again

Had predicted as a competitor Android OS and IOS, the fate of Windows 10 Mobile made by Microsoft is now unclear, along with the declining market share of mobile operating system.

Gartner research firm data shows, the market share of Windows Phone in the realm of smartphones less than 1 percent worldwide, more precisely 0.1 percent, or almost none in the first quarter of 2017.

On Sunday (8/10/2017) yesterday, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of Windows, Joe Belfiore, confirmed the fate of Windows Mobile 10 devices and OS. He mentioned that the OS is no longer "into focus" Microsoft.

"We will continue to support the platform (Windows 10 Mobile) and deliver bug fixes, security updates, and more. But making new features or hardware is not the focus, "chirped Belfiore on his Twitter account.

Windows 10 Mobile was practically abandoned by the creator himself. Why is that? The reason, as explained by Belfiore, Windows 10 Mobile is very lack of applications than alternative OS, such as Android and IOS.

Western Digital Releases Harddisk Photo Storage from Medsos

Western Digital released a new series of portable external storage media My Passport Ultra (version 2017). Besides equipped with new design, this product also comes with various new features.

In terms of design, My Passport Ultra 2017 has a body made of metal, also finishing in matte style. There is also a choice of 6 colors.

My Passport Ultra 2017 is also equipped with WD Discovery software. The software can be used to back-up data from popular social media.

For example, users can download all content, including photos and videos, from Facebook and Instagram directly to storage media.

In addition, WD Discovery software can also be used to copy data from cloud storage services, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive.

"The fundamental problem for consumers is that they may not remember what content is stored in an account," said Glenn Hower, Senior Analyst, Park Associates, in a press statement KompasTekno received on Saturday (7/10/2017).

Sennheiser Audio Innovation Series

This year Sennheiser brings some of the latest audio products. The latest products of two music and wireless neckband headphone entertainment are intended for users with high mobility.

CX 7.00BT is priced at almost Rp 2.5 million, and Momentum In-Ear Wireless priced Rp 3.3 million does look almost the same in terms of physical design. But there are some features that make them different, one of them battery life.

Both models can be integrated with Bluetooth and Near Field Communication (NFC). Then they have a three-button remote and high quality in-line microphone for calling and managing music playback. There are also multiple connections for two devices at once, and a three-way calling service. Then the device also features an intuitive system that stabs the notification about pairing and remaining battery power.

Sennheiser also released the latest high-end audiophile type in the form of fully balanced HDV 820 headphones and compact high-performance audiophile IE 80 S. "Both of these products must be used together to get maximum sound results," said Senior Product Manager of Sennheiser Asia Kuan Wee Hong. HDV 820 is a refinement model of the previous HDVD 800 series so it has higher resolution and lower distortion capabilities.

Firefox Quantum Claimed More Effective from Google Chrome

Mozilla is developing a new search engine that claimed better than Firefox ever. Quantum Firefox is said to have better effectiveness than Google Chrome.

As proclaimed Mashable, Firefox Quantum has 468 fixes bugs that hamper browser performance. Mozilla also charges the connection speed to every page visited in its development.

"We also fixed Firefox so that the downloads in the active tab run before any other tabs you open in the background," Mozilla said in their official blog.

The blog also uploads results of fast Quantum users. Plus a more effective 30 percent RAM consumption compared to Google Chrome.

Quantum Firefox is powered by Quantum CSS engine, which combines 'cache sharing' features like Chrome and Safari. This is what speeds up browsing and reduces RAM consumption.

Latest Instagram Stories Can "Polling" Opinion

Instagram Stories now allows users to insert stickers for polling aliases. This is thanks to the integration with third-party applications titled "Polly".

"You can ask questions and see answers from friends who give vote," so official statement Instagram.

The Instagram poll sticker can overcome your turmoil if stuck in two difficult choices. Just ask the followers, and see the results as a consideration.

For example you are confused what to wear what clothes, choose a dinner, or other things. You can divide the two confusing options in life, then let the followers vote their alias vote.

Mimics Snapchat

Again this feature is not an original idea from Instagram. The reason, Snapchat has already accommodate the function of Polly as an add-on on video sharing services, as compiled KompasTekno, Wednesday (4/10/2017) from TheNextWeb.

Facebook Facebook is confirmed developing a method of locking social media using the faces of its users. The method is similar to Apple's Face ID embedded in iPhone X. The feature is actually still concealed by Facebook. But social media researcher Devesh Logendran (not his real name) gets a screenshot of that facial password and pass it on to the media. As reported by KompasTekno from TechCrunch, Tuesday (3/10/2017), the screenshot was then justified its existence by Facebook itself. "We are testing some new features for account owners who want to recover their accounts, and need to verify quickly," a confirmation given one of the Facebook employees. "This additional feature is only available on devices that have been used to log in by users.This is an additional method, as a complementary two-step authentication via SMS, which can be used verify the account owner," he added. Now, Facebook is still testing various aspects of the security of these features. If indeed the account key using the face of the owner can be safe from potential hacker attacks, as well as various other threats, may be launched to the public.

Facebook is confirmed developing a method of locking social media using the faces of its users. The method is similar to Apple's Face ID embedded in iPhone X.

The feature is actually still concealed by Facebook. But social media researcher Devesh Logendran (not his real name) gets a screenshot of that facial password and pass it on to the media.

As reported by KompasTekno from TechCrunch, Tuesday (3/10/2017), the screenshot was then justified its existence by Facebook itself.

"We are testing some new features for account owners who want to recover their accounts, and need to verify quickly," a confirmation given one of the Facebook employees.

"This additional feature is only available on devices that have been used to log in by users.This is an additional method, as a complementary two-step authentication via SMS, which can be used verify the account owner," he added.

Easy Way to Use Fingerprint Smart Device for Shooting

Smartphones or smart devices no doubt no smart. Every year, there will always be additional features on the device to be more efficient and more useful for every user.

One such addition is the fingerprint scanner or Fingerprint, which is implemented on various devices that have been sold in recent years. Initially, the fingerprint scanner only has limited functionality to unlock the smart device.

But as technology progresses, fingerprint scanners are made with different purposes including closing notifications, taking photos, and other functions. Quoted from Gizbot, Friday (29/09/2017), here are some steps that can help you use the fingerprint scanner to take photos.

Unfortunately this feature is not accessible by some smart devices Pixel, Huawei, and also Apple. First step, you need to download an app called Dactly from Google Play Store and you need to pay it for 26 thousand rupiah.

After downloading the app, you need to open the app and go to the "Open Settings Page 'setting option. The option allows you to configure accessibility and permissions settings.

Scientists Discover New Tri-Anion Particle

A group of scientists discovered a new type of particle that had never been investigated before. The new particle called tri-anion is a great news for the world of chemistry and physics. Tri-anion is believed to be the basis for the creation of new consumer products such as aluminum-ion batteries

The particle is named tri-anion because it contains three more electrons than a proton. The research team is headed by physicist Puru Jena. "This finding is very important, no one has ever found tri-anion," Jena said quoted from the Science Alert page.

Tri-anion findings mentioned can be applied to the industrial world and create a new kind of ion-aluminum battery. Different from the anions that have an additional two electrons, tri-anion has more benefits than just as a battery raw material.

"Some particles play an important role for many reasons: First, it can produce salt, both of which can be used in various chemical mixtures such as floor cleaners that kill bacteria," Jena explained.

Reduce Paper Use with Remarkable Tablets

In the current era, the use of paper will be better to reduce for the survival of the natural environment. However, for most people, writing on paper is considered more impressive.

Launched from the page Mashable, currently present the latest technology, electronic tablets are almost similar to paper sheets. Remarkable E-Ink Tablet, a device measuring 10.1 x 6.9 x 0.26 inches, 350 grams that re-create the joy of writing and drawing on 8x11-inch electronic paper.

E Ink plays the role of fake paper on e-reader devices. Electronic ink is also very power-efficient, E Ink devices can run for several weeks with a single charge. In testing over the past few weeks, electronic ink technology has been improved in several ways, but most importantly the response.

The tablet has a chassis that is mostly white, the company wants to evoke the look and feel of paper. At the bottom there are three unmarked square buttons. The right, and left provide the page navigation, while the middle button is the Home button. The company does not label these buttons so as not to damage the illusion of paper.

Samsung One Step Again Released Android Fold Galaxy X?

Samsung seems to be one step further realize folding smartphone that has long rumored with the naming of the series "Galaxy X". The smartphone certification document has appeared in South Korea.

A few months ago, the Samsung device with the SM-G888 model number was seen on Bluetooth SG, a Bluetooth-specific certification. So recently the same model number is registered with the NRRA which is none other than the South Korean certification body, similar to the Postel Standards Directorate in Indonesia.

SM-G888 itself is allegedly strong is the Galaxy X. Drag-drag folding smartphone that would be present first time in South Korea before expanding into other countries. Samsung until now still economical talk.

However, Samsung's Mobile Division Head, DJ Koh, had indicated Galaxy X might come to the fore in 2018. Not yet clear whether Galaxy X directly present as a commercial product or a prototype.

Previously, the news that widely circulated calling the folding smartphone that there will be no "trunk of his nose" until 2019. Section, called Samsung want to focus on developing a framed smartphone aka bezel-less throughout 2018.

Tips on Secure Online Transactions

Just by clicking the mouse or touching the screen, you can buy various needs online. Starting from household needs to cars. The world of e-commerce has enabled consumers to shop at thousands of online stores and pay them without having to leave the couch at home.

The presence of the internet has obviously changed the habits of shopping for modern society. They no longer need much time in and out of stores looking for necessities because they are all available online. All look very fun is not it?

Director of PT Mastercard Indonesia, Tommy Singgih said online shopping still requires accuracy. This is because there are some unscrupulous elements who turn out to take advantage of this service for personal gain.

"We must pay close attention to the merchant not arbitrarily, do not be suspicious or have negative background," he said in Jakarta, Monday (25/9).

Cards are the most widely used type of payment when shopping online. In this case, you should remember that the credit card is static.

SanDisk Market MicroSD Card 400 GB in Indonesia

 Western Digital as the holder of the SanDisk brand will market a MicroSD card with a capacity of 400 GB in Indonesia. The latest technology from SanDisk is also a MicroSD with the largest capacity in the world.

"Smartphones nowadays are used for many things like gaming, watching high-resolution offline videos, even being the main camera.This requires a large data storage solution," said Western Digital Indonesia Client Solutions International Manager Idris Effendi in the launch of the MicroSD card at Jakarta, Tuesday (19/9).

In addition, a number of devices such as drones, action cameras, and game consoles increasingly rely on MicroSD format as an external storage media. Idris admitted, this is what spur SanDisk to launch MicroSD with large capacity.

Two years ago, SanDisk also broke the record by launching MicroSD 200 GB. Memory cards that are just the size of a finger nail that can contain 400 thousand electronic books, 200 thousand photos, 100 thousand songs, 88 full HD quality movies, or 16 Bluray movies.

Two Months of Unused Android, Backup Data Can Be Automatically Deleted

Backup data or back up on Android can apparently be erased automatically. It could happen when Android smartphone users have not used the device for two months.

Data backup in the form of setting (data setting) in Android smartphone, WiFi password, and application data on the device. Important data such as contacts and photos will not be erased. Datadi Google Drive is safe.

Backing up of backup data on Android is actually a natural thing. As KompasTekno summarized from Phone Arena on Tuesday (9/19/2017), Google has included the rule in terms of service Android.

Google will send you notifications, even new devices are inactive for 2 weeks.

"If you do not use the device for 2 weeks, you will see (notification) the expiration date under the back up information," Google wrote.

Unfortunately, the notification will only appear in the back up information. Google does not send e-mail notification about the deletion of the backup data.

How to Replace Fonts in WhatsApp So Bold and Italic

WhatsApp has a feature that changes the shape of the letters of messages to be sent to colleagues or other users.

WhatsApp users can do formatting text or customize letter formats, such as bold, italic, and strikethrough text.

This feature has actually been released WhatsApp since 2016 ago but quite a lot of users who do not know it.

Plus, WhatsApp does not provide special menus or buttons like in MS Word applications for the new features. It takes certain tricks to create text with that format.

Here's how to do it.

Bold (bold)
To make the text in WhatsApp message bold, add an asterisk (*) in front of and back of the desired text, for example * Bold *.

How To Be Protected From Cyber ​​Crime

Reading email, checking social media accounts, or daily online shopping lets hackers or scammers monitor your online movement. They can get sensitive data and information about you.

ROLers, to stay safe while surfing in cyberspace, here are nine tips that can avoid these risks, quoted from Mental Floss.

Install security and device upgrades
The operating system, browser, and software programs you use every day are vulnerable to security breaches. Fortunately, software updates can overcome this weakness. However, hackers will continue to look for new ways to take advantage of these weaknesses. Set up automatic updates to the operating system and your computer browser periodically. make sure you use the latest version and install antivirus.

Do not leave gadgets out of control
Many hackers use sophisticated techniques to access data without you knowing, but some are doing it conventionally. Do not leave unattended computers, phones and tablets, including when you go to the restroom. Lock your gadget every time you do not use it.

Latest Apple Watch Could Phone without Mobile Phone

Apple can finally apply the latest technology to make calls and send messages through watches. The Apple Watch Series 3 device is launched simultaneously with Iphone X and comes with a wireless LTE connectivity connection to allow make calls and send messages without using the nearby Iphone.

The ability to make calls with watches has long been the dream of tech fans as they imagined in the comic "Dick Tracy '(1946), where a private detective seems to be using his watch to make calls while in charge of combating crime.

"This has been our mission from the beginning," Chief Operations Officer Jeff Williams said at a product launch event on Wednesday (13/9).

"Now you can travel with just a watch and still be able to connect with anyone, it's nice to know that you can be reached when needed," he said.

Samsung Electronic has been selling smart watches with mobile data connectivity since 2014, but its first device is too large and not power efficient because the data connection consumes extra power. Samsung-made devices also require a separate phone number to operate his smart watch. Apple claims its new Apple Watch 3 Series product will have a battery life of up to 18 hours and is only slightly thicker than the previous product, Series 2.

Offshore Power Generation is Cheaper than Nuclear

For the first time, the cost of generating energy from offshore winds in the UK is cheaper than nuclear. As quoted from the page, Independent, official data published on Monday revealed, offshore wind projects can generate power 74.75 per hour megawatt, while the nuclear only 57.50.

"We know today's results will be impressive, but this is very surprising," said Hugh McNeal, chief executive officer of RenewableUK, the UK renewable energy trade association.

"The record-breaking cost reduction as achieved by offshore winds is unprecedented for large energy infrastructure," he said.

Larger turbines and higher voltage cables in recent years have caused prices for wind power to fall. The new price averaged 47 percent lower than two and a half years ago when the last competitive auction result was announced.

Michael Grubb, professor of international energy and climate change policy at University College London, said the auction results confirm a new era in British energy.

"Wind energy will make the mantle the most important and valuable energy source in the UK when our oil and gas runs out, turning the energy world upside down," he said.