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Another look at the ‘Internet of Things’

Another look at the ‘Internet of Things’

This feature allows users to take complete control over their energy consumption with the simple press of a button. Users can select different levels of cooling depending on the outdoor temperature or how many people are in the room. Active Energy Control, AEC, offers three different usage levels, helping to cap power consumption (at 80, 60 and 40 percent respectively) and slash energy bills. While these Active Energy Control settings reduce power intake, LG’s powerful air conditioners are still able to effectively cool homes and businesses.

Top Tech Tips:  How to use Twitter like an expert

Top Tech Tips: How to use Twitter like an expert

Twitter is an easy-to-use, social media platform, which anybody can learn how to use almost instantly. There are several quick and easy to use features that, no matter how basic your understanding of Twitter, you can master within minutes – and have you tweeting like a pro in no time. If you want to take your Twitter experience to the next level, there are some key tips that can take you from a casual user to a full Twitter expert. Try the following tips:

Nigeria, Ghana to lead  Africa’s Tech-preneurship

Nigeria, Ghana to lead Africa’s Tech-preneurship

Nigeria and her sister country, Ghana may become clear leaders of Africa’s technology entrepreneurship should Samsung’s recent partnership with Meltwater Entrepreneural School of Technology, MEST, yield the expected results. The two organizations have commenced a partnership deal aimed at providing more opportunities, resources and tools to Nigerian and other West African entrepreneurs.

Buhari’s government: ICT stakeholders set digital agenda

Buhari’s government: ICT stakeholders set digital agenda

Although technology was at the center of the just concluded 2015 elections, Nigerian IT practitioners have expressed fresh concern saying that Nigeria may not reap the benefits of digital economy of the 21st century unless the incoming government listens to the wake up call of making Information Technology the centerpiece of national development mission.

2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup: ABUAD qualifies for World Semi-finals

2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup: ABUAD qualifies for World Semi-finals

After presenting their innovative solution along side seven other teams from the Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics, Team Lifewatch, in the World Citizenship category from the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, (ABUAD) last week Lagos won the national finals of the 2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup competition.

A new look at the ‘Internet of Things’

A new look at the ‘Internet of Things’

The term has become a catch-all phrase for all of the devices, concepts and technologies that are inspired by the vision of a future driven by interconnected smart devices. IoT devices have the incredible potential to enhance user convenience by simplifying how users interact with their technology. Concepts that just a few years ago, where only the imagination of sience fiction producers are now a reality.

‘Why Nigerian software programmers  abroad should think home’

‘Why Nigerian software programmers abroad should think home’

NIgeria has fared a bit better in technology advancements, particularly in the area of telecommunications. It all started with the deregulation of the telecom sector where the nation’s carrier, NITEL held sway for decades of telecom underdevelopment.