The Apple Iphone advert has been banned by the BBC for exaggerating its speed to the viewers. The advert was showing the phone loading Internet pages within seconds, though this is not true.
The advert received many complaints from people who had been mislead by the advert, thinking that the phone was a lot better than it actually is.
Due to the complaints the ASA have said that the advert will be shown but in a different form, a more accurate one.
Apple said its claims were "relative rather than absolute in nature" - implying the 3G iPhone was "really fast" in comparison to the previous generation - and therefore the advert was not misleading.
Apple also said that the advert did claim that the speed of the Internet would vary due to the location that you were in!
Friday 28 November 2008
Sunday 16 November 2008
Spam
It is said that if you surf the web without web-protection you are likely to receive 70 spam messages in your inbox a day, according to an experiment taken out by McAfee.
McAfee invited 50 people from any where around the world, including 5 from the UK, to surf the net without spam filters. Results have shown that UK residents are more likely to be targeted by the infamous Nigerian e-mails.
One UK participant, over one month received 5,414 spam e-mails. Though the US still beats this, they received a total of 23,233 spam email throughout the course of the experiment. Brazil received 15,856 were the second most spammed country.
In the UK 5 participant received a total of 11,965 spam messages throughout the whole experiment.
Germany attracted the least spam, with just 2,331 junk messages.
This experiment shows that spam is showing no sign of slowing down, participants noticed that their computers were slowing down due to the amount of spam they were receiving.
McAfee invited 50 people from any where around the world, including 5 from the UK, to surf the net without spam filters. Results have shown that UK residents are more likely to be targeted by the infamous Nigerian e-mails.
One UK participant, over one month received 5,414 spam e-mails. Though the US still beats this, they received a total of 23,233 spam email throughout the course of the experiment. Brazil received 15,856 were the second most spammed country.
In the UK 5 participant received a total of 11,965 spam messages throughout the whole experiment.
Germany attracted the least spam, with just 2,331 junk messages.
This experiment shows that spam is showing no sign of slowing down, participants noticed that their computers were slowing down due to the amount of spam they were receiving.
Friday 14 November 2008
How "Tool Man" could change the way he works.
PDA= He could Carry this around with him and enter customers home addresses, email addresses and phone numbers; this way he will have all his customers details on him all the time.
There is also a calender on the PDA so he can enter appointments and then the PDA will tell him where he has to be and at what time, it would be like his personal organiser.
He could have a price list of all his products etc and have a list of what people owe him.
GPS= This is like a Satellite navigation system, this would be very useful for him and would not only be easier but would save him a lot of time as he wouldn't have to look for a location on a map, instead the Sat Nav would tell him where to go and he would be more likely to arrive on time to places. The GPS would be linked with the PDA therefore would have all customers address' on it.
Laptop= This would be very much like the PDA, though the only main difference is the size of the screen. He could use a laptop to store information; on customers, price lists, amount owed, invoices etc. The laptop would be very useful as it would save him having to visit the office as much and he could just do his work where ever he wanted in spare time.
Mobile Phone= would be very useful as he can communicate with customers, although if he had their email address it would be cheaper for him to mail them. Though a mobile phone is very important to have imidiate contact with the customer, for example if he was stuck in traffic he could let them know he would be running late.
Disadvantages of using this technology:
He would at some point need to visit the office to print off invoices etc.
Over Reliance; if it were to break he could loose all of his information therefore he needs to have a back-up system, i.e carry a road map with him just encase his GPS broke.
There is also a calender on the PDA so he can enter appointments and then the PDA will tell him where he has to be and at what time, it would be like his personal organiser.
He could have a price list of all his products etc and have a list of what people owe him.
GPS= This is like a Satellite navigation system, this would be very useful for him and would not only be easier but would save him a lot of time as he wouldn't have to look for a location on a map, instead the Sat Nav would tell him where to go and he would be more likely to arrive on time to places. The GPS would be linked with the PDA therefore would have all customers address' on it.
Laptop= This would be very much like the PDA, though the only main difference is the size of the screen. He could use a laptop to store information; on customers, price lists, amount owed, invoices etc. The laptop would be very useful as it would save him having to visit the office as much and he could just do his work where ever he wanted in spare time.
Mobile Phone= would be very useful as he can communicate with customers, although if he had their email address it would be cheaper for him to mail them. Though a mobile phone is very important to have imidiate contact with the customer, for example if he was stuck in traffic he could let them know he would be running late.
Disadvantages of using this technology:
He would at some point need to visit the office to print off invoices etc.
Over Reliance; if it were to break he could loose all of his information therefore he needs to have a back-up system, i.e carry a road map with him just encase his GPS broke.
Ambulance - Technology
Ambulances are now being installed with a touch-screen communication system, which is costing £300,000.
The technology transmits information on patient health and shows schedules to and from patients. Patient’s information is recorded using touch screens, which are clearer and more accurate than written records.
Paramedics enter the patient’s data by tapping on the screen. Updates of the patient’s information can be altered as well; for example their blood pressure, these changes can also be sent to the hospital if needed.
A&E staff use web portal to access the data, here they can retrieve all the patients’ details too.
Customer Services Director Andy Jones, said: "This is good news for patients because it allows us to react more efficiently than we have previously been able to."
This new technology uses touch screen technology to allow ambulance staff to provide LIVE updates.
The technology avoids unnecessary journeys resulting in a lot of time being saved.
The NHS is now expected to have a summary of electronic patient records for every person in England. The summary of information would be shared with the patients GP, Paramedic’s and emergency care doctor’s and nurses. This is very important as now the doctors etc will be able to see what problem the patient has straight away and know what drug they can and cannot take.
The technology transmits information on patient health and shows schedules to and from patients. Patient’s information is recorded using touch screens, which are clearer and more accurate than written records.
Paramedics enter the patient’s data by tapping on the screen. Updates of the patient’s information can be altered as well; for example their blood pressure, these changes can also be sent to the hospital if needed.
A&E staff use web portal to access the data, here they can retrieve all the patients’ details too.
Customer Services Director Andy Jones, said: "This is good news for patients because it allows us to react more efficiently than we have previously been able to."
This new technology uses touch screen technology to allow ambulance staff to provide LIVE updates.
The technology avoids unnecessary journeys resulting in a lot of time being saved.
The NHS is now expected to have a summary of electronic patient records for every person in England. The summary of information would be shared with the patients GP, Paramedic’s and emergency care doctor’s and nurses. This is very important as now the doctors etc will be able to see what problem the patient has straight away and know what drug they can and cannot take.
Sunday 9 November 2008
How the Web is helping Obama
Obama is using the web to help him as he prepares to be the new American President via a website called change.gov.com
The site is proided as a guide to the transition process. The site also shows suggestions from US citizens and how they see America.
The site shows the 13 most urgent issues that Obama needs to deal with.
Though it is not just Obama who is using the internet to get his message accross, there are high-tech criminal who are tricking web users into handing over valuable information.
"E-mail users who are eager to get the latest scoop on Obama's monumental presidential win should be careful that they are not being tricked by conniving cybercriminals," said Graham Cluley from Sophos.
The site is proided as a guide to the transition process. The site also shows suggestions from US citizens and how they see America.
The site shows the 13 most urgent issues that Obama needs to deal with.
Though it is not just Obama who is using the internet to get his message accross, there are high-tech criminal who are tricking web users into handing over valuable information.
"E-mail users who are eager to get the latest scoop on Obama's monumental presidential win should be careful that they are not being tricked by conniving cybercriminals," said Graham Cluley from Sophos.
Windows 7
Microsoft has released a new operating system named Windows 7. The release follows the make Vista, which is under great criticism from its users.
Vista was launched in January 2007, the complaints slowly were due to some programs and devices not working. So customers have been slow to switch from Windows XP to Vista.
Microsoft has allowed Windows XP to continue selling as there are customers who prefer it and don't want the upgrade.
Vista took more than 5 years to be produced whereas Window 7 should be out and in use in a couple of years.
Windows 7 has added a variety of new products:
Vista was launched in January 2007, the complaints slowly were due to some programs and devices not working. So customers have been slow to switch from Windows XP to Vista.
Microsoft has allowed Windows XP to continue selling as there are customers who prefer it and don't want the upgrade.
Vista took more than 5 years to be produced whereas Window 7 should be out and in use in a couple of years.
Windows 7 has added a variety of new products:
- A different task bar to allow quicker access to Programs etc.
- A feature called HomeGroup, allowing users easy sharing of data across PCs and other devices in the home.
- Better support for devices like camers, video recorders, printers, mobile phones.
- Touch Screen- a different way for users to publish their information.
- There are also improvement to some publications; Paint and calculators etc.
Windows 7 is said to be published in 2010, though there should be a trial taking place by the year 2009.
Thursday 6 November 2008
Life in the Information Age - Working Styles
The range of ICT technologies have a great effect on the population and the way people work now is very different to before.
Before people used to use calculators and pencils etc..... which they still do now just not as often. Nowadays people use spreadsheets.
Office staff are now expected to know how to use a computer; Word Process, Excel, Spreadsheets, Email etc.
Moreover, shop assistants are now using computerised tills, (EPOS) and Stock Control Systems.
Car mechanics use computerised equipment to figure out what is wrong with certain parts in the car.
As you can see technology is having a great affect on the way people live their lives. Nowadays people find it strange to discover that there are some who do not know how to use a computer, this is Prof that the digital divide is slowly closing, become smaller.
Over the years jobs have changed dramatically because of computers and will still continue to do so, with even greater effect.
Before people used to use calculators and pencils etc..... which they still do now just not as often. Nowadays people use spreadsheets.
Office staff are now expected to know how to use a computer; Word Process, Excel, Spreadsheets, Email etc.
Moreover, shop assistants are now using computerised tills, (EPOS) and Stock Control Systems.
Car mechanics use computerised equipment to figure out what is wrong with certain parts in the car.
As you can see technology is having a great affect on the way people live their lives. Nowadays people find it strange to discover that there are some who do not know how to use a computer, this is Prof that the digital divide is slowly closing, become smaller.
Over the years jobs have changed dramatically because of computers and will still continue to do so, with even greater effect.
Battleseen.com
This website is an overview of real life through the eyes of a soldier. There are videos available to watch real battles and chaos in action, blogs where people have written stories, news- updating you with the latest information and battles, forums – where you can talk to others about the current situation in Iraq etc.
I think this website is very good as it is not the same as newspapers telling you what has happened; you can actually see for yourself what life is really like for the soldiers.
I read a story about how a British Commander quit his job because of the deaths of his soldiers and he blames the Ministry of Defence for the deaths. He believed that soldiers weren’t provided with the correct amount of equipment to defend themselves.
4 of his soldiers died when driving in Afghanistan and hitting a roadside bomb. Maj. Sebastian Morley- the British Commander claimed that the Land Rovers they were provided with were not safe!
People are able to register on this site that way they can comment on blogs and talk to others about what life is like etc.
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