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Cell phone question mark at World Cup stadiums
AFP, Published on 21/05/2014
» At least two of Brazil's 12 World Cup host stadiums will not be able to provide fans the cell-phone and Internet coverage that organizers had promised, telecoms companies revealed.
Messi promises return to form at World Cup
AFP, Published on 21/05/2014
» Argentina superstar Lionel Messi said on Tuesday that his army of fans will see a different player at the World Cup than the one that underperformed this season with Barcelona.
Protect your photographs from spies
Life, James Hein, Published on 21/05/2014
» Beware the Cloud, or at least Google+. I took a picture with my phone recently, something I don’t do all that often, and happened to visit Google+ soon after. The first thing I saw was the photo I’d just taken. This was the first time I discovered that any photos I take are by default sent immediately to my Google+ area. You would think this was a setting in the Android G+ app but it is instead in the Photos apps. Google’s default push is to fully open up everything you do to Google, so be careful what setting you have and how you use your camera. To be fair the photo was in a “protected” area but we all know how well that kind of protection remains in the open-to-the-world-plus-their-dog environment we live in.
Create your own canvas
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 21/05/2014
» With YouTube very much a part of everyday life for many people, some netizens attain fleeting fame by uploading self-made videos to the popular website. A few have gone further and mastered the skills necessary to make variety programmes to entertain online viewers.
No iPad Office in Thailand
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 21/05/2014
» Some weeks ago, Microsoft released Office for the iPad. Many users had already made alternative arrangements in the three years since the device appeared. Nonetheless, it was a significant release and although Office apps are free, users need an Office 365 subscription.
Razer Taipan
Life, AKIN, Published on 21/05/2014
» The Razer Taipan gaming mouse is available in a glossy white finish. The flagship ambidextrous mouse also features bright white lighting on the scroll wheel and logo. It is fully PC and Mac compatible via Synapse, Razer’s online configurator software. The mouse is outfitted with the most advanced and configurable sensor yet — the all-new 8200dpi 4G laser sensor. It tracks so precisely that you always your hit target exactly. It can also be calibrated to a specific surface and has an adjustable cut-off to lift-off tracking, empowering you with more tournament-grade control than ever before.
Army wrests control of crisis
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2014
» The military has taken centre stage in the protracted political crisis by assuming what it described as a "mediating role" after deploying troops on the streets yesterday to impose martial law.
Govt supporters respond cautiously
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2014
» Several pro-government groups in the provinces reacted with caution on Tuesday following the army's declaration of martial law while red-shirt-affiliated community radio stations largely complied with an order prohibiting them from broadcasting news that could affect peacekeeping operations.
Prayuth to ‘force’ peace talks
News, Published on 21/05/2014
» Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha has declared martial law because he wants to use it as a lever to get all sides in the political conflict to negotiate and break the deadlock, according to an army source.
Army move earns Abhisit endorsement
News, Published on 21/05/2014
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has backed the invocation of martial law, urging all sides to support any action which prevents loss of life and helps restore peace.