Technology current events

                                                         Microsoft fined

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2013/03/06/technology-microsoft-ec-fine-european.html

Summary
      Microsoft was fined $752M by European commission. They sued them for breaking the conditions of an agreement that they made earlier to offer users a choice of internet browser. Microsoft said that it was a mistake that they forgot to not automatically download Internet Explorer on their computers. They wanted to give users a choice to use their own internet browser.  The European Commission says "They must do what they committed to do, or face the consequences," Microsoft takes full responsibility for the mistake. For its part, Microsoft was apologetic.
"We take full responsibility for the technical error that caused this problem and have apologized for it," the company said in a statement. "We provided the Commission with a complete and candid assessment of the situation, and we have taken steps ... to help avoid this mistake — or anything similar — in the future."

Opinion
They "forgot"? The terms of settlement were huge news even back in 2009. How could you possibly "forget" something like that! That is what I think. They "forgot"? Microsoft has now paid a grand total of €2.2 billion in fines to the Commission since 1998 but this is the first time a company has admitted to breaking a promise made to the EU regulator. So at least they are being honest. Also, I think it is good that they are letting users choose their own internet browser because some people prefer something else besides Internet Explorer

Significance
This is significant to technology because it has to do with a very big technology company and what they are doing with their computers. In 2014, Microsoft computers will have an option to choose your own internet browser which is part of technology.

Digital Footprint

My data is collected numerous times in a day. It not a good thing because it tracks where I have been and the things I am doing. Privacy is a huge issue these days and now that technology is a big thing, it makes privacy a hard thing.

1. I think the term "digital footprint" means the trace that you leave on the internet. The information you put out there while using technology. Like something is tracking everything you do.

2. I definitely think students should be worried about their social network and their online life. We've been told so many times that what we put on the internet can't be taken back. A picture someone posted of you could end up in the hands of your employer and could be the cause of you not getting the job and maybe even being fired. We should be a lot more careful about what we post. 

3.Make sure you don't post any personal information, full name, address, phone numbers, credit card numbers etc. Also avoid posting  pictures of your self or of you with recognizable places that can be traced back to where you live etc. Personal information is important so you should not share.

4.Research your privacy settings on each social network you use, make sure only the people you are comfortable with seeing your information can see it Also, only people that you know. Putting privacy on your social networking sites is very important. It keeps you safe.

5.I don't think so. People should be resposible for their own actions. It their choice to do what they want. They don't need to be babysat. Also, it might make them do more illegal stuff just because it is against the rules.

6. People should be aware but there is no need to pressure people. In the end, it is their decision and their choice. They should know that there and things that they should be caution about but overall it is up to them.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2009/04/20/bc-facebook-ray-lam-facebook-photos-james.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/20/lindsey-stone-facebook-photo-arlington-national-cemetery-unpaid-leave_n_2166842.html

Ray Lam posted pictures on Facebook which were very inappropriate. Parties used this against him and then he finally resigned.

Lindsey Stone posted a picture of her in a cemetery, which was not very cordial. This caused her to get in trouble with Facebook and her boss (employers)

 

Apple sued

February 27, 2013                                                                                                                Kiran Jagpal
                                                                                                                                             Block 2
                                                                                                                                             Info-Tech 10
                                                             Current Events Apple Sued

1. I wouldn't feel very safe with my privacy. I wouldn't feel comfortable with someone knowing where I have been. My privacy would be violated. It will be very creepy.

2. I don't want them to use it for anthing but if they have to because of emergencies to save me or something, then i guess it is okay.

3. There is no benefits. Why would they want to know where I am? Unless I'm wanted from the police then of course there is a benefit but other than that there are no benefits. Only if there is an emergency.

4. Technolgy is the only thing that makes tracking possible. Things like iPads, iPhones, computers, and laptops all give your location away. If you have an electronic device, then for sure you are going to be giving away your location.

5. As technology advances, then I feel like we will have less and less privacy. Things like socials networks lets you hide some of your information, but its still dangerous.

Current Events Technology

February 18, 2013                                                                                                            Kiran Jagpal
                                                                                                                                          Block 2
                                                                                                                                          Info-Tech 10

                                                             Current Events Technology


 http://www.vancouversun.com/life/fashion-beauty/Technology+struts+catwalk/7981766/story.html

Summary: Technology is being used more and more at fashion shows. Things like iPads and iPhones were being used to capture Fashion Week in London and New York this week. Apple devices are now key tools for journalists, designers, and photographers. They use it to take pictures for the global audience. It allows the global audience to have a closer look into what is going on with Fashion Week. Photographers use apps like Instagram to capture what is going on and journalists use the iPad to sketch their impressions of favourite looks. Fashion photographer Uzo Oleh says that "The iPhone and iPad are changing the way people consume fashion."  An App called Paper is used for sketches and another app called Fashion GPS is used by 90% of fashion editors to get the right people into the right seats as fast as possible. For the first time this year, it is being used to take pictures. Also, retailers are now equipping their stores with tablets and other technolgies. Customers in stores that don’t have an item in stock can order it online. Overall, technology is expanding in the fashion world.

Opinion: I think that technology will only expand and become bigger. Apple will also become bigger in the fashion industry. It will be used more and it will remain the operating system that makes the most revenue for app developers. Journalists, photographers, and designers will start using more technology for their work and to share what is going on around them. Technology is growing rapidly around us and it is only a matter of time before everyone is using it on a daily basis.

Significance: This article is significant to technology because it discusses the use of devices like iPads and iPhones and how they are used in the fashion world. It also talks about how the technology will increase in the future and how people are using technology now.

Technology Reflection blog #3

Technology is a big part of our lives these days. Most of us own a smart phone or have at least one computer at home. I use technology a lot. I am constanly on my iPod Touch or on the computer. I also watch a lot of TV. I have so many shows that I have to watch. Texting and messaging my friends is also a daily routine for me. I started using computers at a young age. I think it was the fourth grade that I started using social networks sites like MSN but mostly I just played game. It was a few years later that I actually started to use the internet to do other things. People use technology to communicate with friends and family. Also, instead of going out and doing things, you can just use your computer or phone. You can do anything on the internet. I use an iPod Touch, computer, TV, phone, game console, iPad, and many many more things. Over the last five years there was been a staggering increase in the use of technology. All around the world, people are using an electronic device. The use of technology will increase even more in the future. Younger children wil start using it. Technology rbings people all around the world together. We can talk to a stranger on the other side of the world using technology. It allows us to do things that we never have been able to do before.

Technology Article (assignment)

February 4, 2013                                                                                                         Kiran Jagpal                                                                                                                                        Block 2                                                                                                                                                            Info-Tech 10

                                                New Blackberry Phone Z10

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2013/02/05/business-blackberry-canadian-launch.html

            Summary: The new Blackberry Z10 was released in Canadian stores on February 5, 2013. There wasn’t a long line up at stores but there still was a high demand.  The companies Rogers and Bell both stated that there were 50% of pre-orders coming from non-Blackberry users. Blackberry hasn’t been doing well compared to other companies over the past few years but after the release of the new Blackberry Z10 the sales have been going up.  It is doing well in lots of other countries. Analysts say that the new Blackberry Z10 could do better than the iPhone. The iPhone sold 5M+ in the US in its first weekend and they say that the Blackberry will do even better.  The device works very well and it runs its latest operating system, Blackberry 10. It comes with a full, 4.2 inch touch screen.  Still, nobody knows how well it will actually do.

Opinion:  Blackberry has been at the top for many years but hasn’t been doing well lately.  I think that Blackberry will do well as long as they fix up their problems and make even better phones that everybody will enjoy like they used to. The sales are really good right now and I think they will stay like that. Hopefully, everything goes good for Blackberry and I want them to succeed because they are Canadian company.

Significance:  This article is significant to technology because it is talking about a phone’s sales. A Phone is a part of technology.  Also, it is talking about how it is competing with other phone companies. Many business people use the phone and hopefully with this new phone their sales will go up.

Exploring Youself

Hi I'm Kiran. I don't really know why I am doing this but I guess I have to because it's mandatory for my class. Anyways I'm a student right now, going to school, and hanging with my friends. I also play volleyball but the season is over so I don't really have anything to do anymore. I like to read sometimes and watch my favourite TV shows. Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, and Mad Men. If you don't you know what these shows are then don't talk to me. My favourite books are the Harry Potter series, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Great Gatsby, and many many more. I kinda like to do my own thing and just do what pleases me which is usually just sit around.

Places that make me happy: My room makes me happy because it means I can go to sleep which is my favourite thing to do. Book stores and the movie theatre bring me joy.

Places i would like to go: I would like to travel when I am older I wanna go to places like Ireland, Scottland, Austrailia, New Zealand, and Rome. I proably forgot a bunch of other places but these are the ones that i can name. Oh, and Greece. I just want to go to places where there is a lot of history. I wanna learn about everything.

Things in people which I like: I like it when people are real. It doesn't mater if what they say as long as it is true. I also like it when someone is trustworthy and loyal. It makes it easier to talk to them when you know that you can trust them.

K-Keen
I- Imaginiative
R-Realistic
A-Athletic
N- Negative