Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Biometrics in Chad: new technology and old recipes … – The Conversation FR

Since the early 2000s, biometric identification technologies represent a growing market in Africa. These technologies, which were initially developed by the multinational defense sector and security are regularly presented as a solution to limit electoral fraud. Holding the first “biometric” elections in Chad on 9 and 10 April last, shows that these new technologies, extremely expensive, raise hopes but does not radically alter the rules of the political game.



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for the first time in Chad, April 9 and 10, voters voted in having established voter cards with biometric data. This new technology had raised great hopes. Opponents also trade union and community activists were massively committed to the biometric census: in 2015, they had marched so in defense of the electoral biometrics at the traditional manifestation of the 1 st May

Its introduction had already been advocated in the agreement signed in 2007 by the government and the main opposition coalition under the aegis of the European Union. Eight years later, is a French company Morpho, a subsidiary of Safran, who won a market of over 22 million, after a research firm, also French, wrote the first study feasibility. Just over 6 million cards were manufactured in France before being sent to Chad.

The process has had its share of delays, blockages and controversy. Opponents including regretted that biometrics is not “complete”. First, because the distribution of voter cards had to do without biometric identification. The cards, however well arranged in alphabetical order in their boxes, were distributed in great disorder. However, this distribution has proved – in the end – relatively efficient, although it is not excluded that some cards have not found their rightful owner

Biometrics “incomplete”, then. because if we did ask the Chadians who wish to register as voters to submit their fingerprints, the vote itself was done with simple signing sheets. There was no technology in the polling stations, fingerprint again

The biometric registration of voters, however, allowed the establishment of a reliable electoral roll than previous. Each voter or voter could be registered only once. A quick comparison of the electoral lists of 2011 and 2016 also makes it possible to see that some areas considered strongholds of the president are strangely less populated than a few years ago …

The powerful patronage machine MPS

This technology does not ensure fair and transparent elections – even if the biometric would be “full” – registration at the polling station. On 22 April, after nearly two weeks of waiting, the results of the presidential election last fall. Idriss Deby, the outgoing president, the head of Chad for 26 years, is unsurprisingly elected to a fifth term with 61.56% of votes in the first round.

Unlike the previous presidential election, in 2011, which was boycotted by the opposition, thirteen candidates – all men – have campaigned in a tense atmosphere. Four leaders, human rights activists and trade unionists, who wanted to organize protests against the candidacy of President Déby have been arrested and imprisoned. They were eventually released after three weeks marked by a significant mobilization – the Union of Trade Unions of Chad had called for the strike, followed very – but were sentenced to four months suspended sentence

We voted peacefully in N’Djamena. Marielle Debos / DR

Faced with opposition: the party of the president candidate, the Patriotic Movement of Hi (MPS), a powerful patronage machine has in all regions of the country. In the streets of N’Djamena, large posters announcing Idriss Deby before the polls would be “a blow KO” – understand that he would beat his opponents in the first round. In each area, small shelters or large properties have been converted into “support office” to Idriss Déby. On their walls repainted in the colors of MPS include the party emblem – a hoe and a Kalashnikov crossed with added flame – recalling that the president candidate came to power by force chasing Hissène Habré in 1990.

timely Disorders

If the voting proceeded calmly, it was not without problems, however. The military vote, the eve of the election of civilians is most worrying. Officers that controlled troupe of men voted “good.” Some soldiers were arrested and did not reappear. Their families denounce enforced disappearance. The minister of Security who claim that these soldiers would have gone on mission without informing their relatives are not likely to reassure them.

The nomads vote was then held in a large conducive disorder fraud. The vote sedentary has also been problematic: in some polling stations, ballots were missing, in others the minutes. Finally, the cutting of SMS and social networks, which is a way to prevent the dissemination of results of recounts and curb demonstrations, fueled the rumors.

A more reliable electoral list but disorders related to military voting or nomads. Marielle Debos / DR , Author Provided

It is not easy to distinguish between the disorders that fall under logistical difficulties real fraud. Especially when the only international observation mission is that of the African Union – organization whose president Idriss Déby is another himself … The thirty observers deployed in this huge country raised abnormalities but found despite all the election “credible and transparent”.

a national observation mission was set up by a powerful organization of civil society … known to be close to the ruling party . She had installed his headquarters in one of the major hotels in the capital. Some organizations, although devoid of international funding, do not seem to know about cash problems!



Out of sight

The MPS was the only party able to have representatives in all the polling stations. The opposition parties were not represented on the territory. In N’Djamena, the counting took place under the eye of activists and vigilant citizens. In southern cities, this was also the case. But such an organization is impossible in areas where it is expensive and sometimes risky to advertise with the opposition or “civil society”.

How to monitor voting and recounts if n ‘ there is no representatives of the opposition? How to check that the ballot boxes are not packed at night? That the minutes of the results sent to the capital to be compiled are the good? Even more difficult: how to prevent upstream local authorities to put pressure on voters? And especially how to give meaning to the act of voting when the hegemonic party, resulting from an armed movement, governed by combining repression and cooptation for years?

The introduction of biometric electoral n ‘have not only been a good deal for French industry. Idriss Déby escaped with an election (a little) more credible than the previous ones, without having to renounce his old recipes to stay in power.

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Work and new technologies, a reflection of the Church of … – The Cross

The technological changes and
work for a collective project of training and education that will ensure each person the dignity of work

“We are called to work from our creation. One should not look that technological progress is increasingly replacing more human labor, because then humanity would degrade itself. The work is a necessity, it is part of the meaning of life on earth, maturation path of human development and personal fulfillment. “
Pope Francis, Encyclical If Laudato ‘, § 128 (a)

Our societies face a new phase of technological development that is likely have profound consequences. Some call this phase the “fourth industrial revolution” (1) with reference to the changes introduced by the latest technological advances, for example in terms of computing power, connectivity and biotechnology.

Some of these new technologies impress us
– a cell phone which, thanks to an ingenious application, to track health indicators
– all cars that drive alone and take us safely in all. security
. – the economy of “sharing” of Uber companies AirBnB, and others that allow access to unused resources, or underutilized.
– a robotic factories (with printers 3D) where it produces parts or other goods in small quantities and local markets.

Our governments are susceptible, see the need to adopt a “digital strategy”.

by cons, there is concern, often rightly, the impact of these new technologies on employment, or at least certain types of employment. The machines they replace humans? Although they do not replace them, they will have an impact on wages? On inequalities of income and wealth? These are legitimate questions, especially when you consider that in this fourth industrial revolution, it is the process of production and distribution of goods and services themselves are transformed. In other words, it is no longer only the substitution of human labor by the machine, it is in the same reconfiguration modes of production and distribution.



Some consequences of this new technology development phase

Like any technological development, this new phase brings with it opportunities of progress and decline dangers. It is our responsibility as a society to promote the former and minimize the latter. To act, let us consider the potential impact of technological development on social welfare, employment, income distribution and social cohesion.

Impacts on the well -being collective (the common good) : intelligent systems have among others the potential to help humanity tackle climate change, to cure diseases and reduce escalating healthcare costs. Better production process can make available a larger number of people higher quality goods and services at lower cost and with better utilization of hardware resources. In contrast, however, the technologies can enslave humans, monitor, corrupt them. We as a society to make choices. We have a duty of care. As Christians, we can and must assert in the social debate, our essential options for the common good, human dignity and the protection of the vulnerable.

• Impacts employment: It is clear that technological changes have resulted in some sectors, a destruction of jobs. The decrease in employment in the manufacturing sector is an example, even in cases of manufacturing activities are repatriated close to home (2) from countries where labor was cheaper. There have also been decreases in employment in certain service sectors, where new processes – think e-commerce – are emerging. In contrast, however, some high-level jobs are made possible, if necessary, through better management of technology

Impacts on income distribution. Like any upheaval, the fourth industrial revolution produces winners and losers. In fact, substituting for tasks that frequently meet people with average incomes, technology exerts a downward pressure on working conditions. At the same time as digital communications facilitate access to the best technology available, the ones who are the owners receive a considerable income. In short, people with average incomes lose, those with already high income earning more. The most modest incomes, themselves, are hardly affected, new technologies do not have the potential to replace the properly human tasks – think of childcare or care for the elderly -. Their corresponding

• impacts on social cohesion: the impacts on employment and income distribution can combine to create a strong negative impact on social cohesion, that is, say about “this set of trust, reliability, compliance essential to any civil coexistence” (3). This can open the door to the left and right populism, as seen in many developed countries.

It appears essential to us to imagine and implement effective measures to address the impacts negative of the new phase of technological development in the world of work.

Some solutions

How to promote employment, better income distribution and, therefore, social cohesion, without rowing against the current of this new phase of technological development? How do without the payment in autarky, without closing the borders?

In the case of job loss, as says Pope Francis in If Laudato ‘ ” (…) help the poor with money should always be a temporary solution to deal with emergencies. The main objective should always be to allow them to have a dignified life through work. “(4)

1 For this, a first solution may seem obvious. Better train people to enable them to be subjects, not objects, these developments technology. Form but also accompany people on their journey, so that they can acquire attributes that allow them to realize and express their creativity through work.

The practical ways to do this we are known
– This is basic education, quality, for our children, at school and outside of school. An education that allows them to assimilate knowledge but also knowledge, multiple skills (which includes that of adapting to change) and a thirst to learn continuously.
– It is the struggle to dropout.
– It is the acquisition of a first university degree.
– This is vocational training.
– This is the training in the workplace <. br /> – This is, for the unemployed, a new training more relevant to the labor market.
– it is also, according to some experts, the early development of cognitive and social skills at an early age (0 to 4 years).
and that is the accompaniment of a loving family that values ​​the development of skills, self-esteem.

in short, it seems wise to bet even more than at present, on developing human capital in response to technological development.

2. a second solution is that governments put in place, or reinforce measures to facilitate the hiring of workers. These measures may be targeted according to the priorities, young people in their first job, devitalized regions, or particularly affected occupational groups. Measures can also be implemented to increase the relative attractiveness from the point of view of businesses, work from the technology (5).

3. Finally a third solution is to encourage the development of local solutions and decision-making structures nearby. As the Pope Francis, “so it continues to be possible to work, it is imperative to promote an economy that promotes productive diversity and entrepreneurial creativity. “(6)

To ensure a suitable level of employment and fulfill the aspirations of more help in the most efficient way that does not degrade more income inequality. The dignity of each being more respected, it will be easier to maintain social cohesion.

In doing so, we are not exempt from our obligation to support and protect the most vulnerable, those and those who, for example, are not able to take the training curve. Government and social mechanisms to allow direct transfers redistribute fruits of technological progress to those who do not benefit a priori, which is also conducive to social cohesion.



Call for a real mobilization

the education and training project to which we refer is not only the responsibility of governments. Rather it should be a broad and multifaceted collective project around which everyone agree. In fact, we would like the Quebec society as a whole is mobilized. Partnerships between government, educational institutions, trainers, teachers, businesses, and why not, patrons, could be considered. This is, ultimately, to enable each person to contribute, through its work, social life and in so doing to actualize its potential and nurture those whom God “put into things” (7 )

“the work should be the place of the multiple personal development where several dimensions of life are at stake. creativity, projection towards the future, the development of capacities, practice of values, communication with others, an attitude of worship. “
Pope Francis, Encyclical If Laudato ‘, § 127

For everyone, happy birthday for workers!

(*) Title and footnote (a) of The DC . Members of the Church and Society Council signed the declaration: Bishop Pierre Morissette, President , Bishop Thomas Dowd Bishop Denis Grondin, Bishop Noel Simard, Bishop Pierre Gaudette, Pierre Piché, Sister Elisa Fernandez, sfa, and Louise Cormier, Secretary .

(a) DC 2015, n. 2519, p. 39-40.

(1) The Davos Economic Forum has made his theme in January 2016.

(2) One can think of the latest generation of plants that are built in North America, at the expense of previously installed products in Asia. It welcomes the ecological progress (fewer goods traveling …), but regrets that there are no more jobs created.

(3) Pope Benedict XVI, Encyclical Letter Caritas in Veritate (Charity in truth, July 7, 2009), § 32; DC 2015, n. 2429, p. . 767-768

(4) Pope Francis, Encyclical Letter Laudato si ‘ on safeguarding the common house, dated 24 May 2009, § 128; DC 2015, n. 2519, p. 39-40.

(5) Think of taxes on payroll that may, at the margin, deter hiring.

(6) Pope Francis, encyclical Laudato si ‘ on safeguarding the common house, dated 24 May 2009, § 129; DC 2015, n. 2519, p. . 40

(7) Pope Francis, Encyclical Letter Laudato si ‘ on safeguarding the common house, dated 24 May 2009, § 124; DC 2015, n. 2519, p. 38.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

How new technologies have made possible the … – Information in real time


Gone are the times where countryside walks on the edge of the wood, hair flying, frock coat over his shoulders, you Contiez whipping the elected-e your heart, chaperoned by a horde of vultures company. And much more!

Today, meetings, it is possible to make it down the street, going to the baker (or supermarket), at work, on the subway, in bars, clubs, clubs sport, the restaurant, theater, everywhere, a little all the time. The world is a playground. Add to this the digital world with the proliferation of sites and meeting applications, to have the choice to move (or not) and to dredge online cushy if necessary.

Car down the street, you can walk into a turd. At the supermarket, in the middle of two bottles of wine and a PQ roll, it is not easy to simper. At work, there is nothing to put in their mouths except Robert, heavy big customer service. In the subway, you sleep. In bars or nightclubs, you’re a little too tipsy and have trouble judging the -dirons ourselves-quality encounter … In sports club, traces of sweat and dirty hair make you a handkerchief use. At the restaurant, your appetite ogre-ess is not very flattering. In theater, you laugh a little too hard, and never at the right time. All this happens in the worst case, it is rare (and disturbing, but it happens) to accumulate as much of this kind of inconvenience. But it can happen to me, for example.

This is why, among other sites and online applications are so successful. Playful and very diverse, there is something for everyone and every mood.

“the art of seduction is changing with the times and that we have developed makes me sick …”

in my case, the right side of the modernity stops here. The art of seduction is changing with the times and that we have developed makes me vomit. 2.0 The language has replaced that of the body. To seduce and be seduced-e, must comply with a whole bunch of strict rules. If you fear or flee your next flirting before meeting him.

The majority of communication between you and your crush / flirting / sex date / friend / attendance / etc. through the online messaging. Few calls because they ask circumstances too complicated to implement. Yeah, we do not call to check on … No, that would be too simple.

The composition of SMS communicating through messages, you have to be inventive in the body text and find a hook (and especially an original fall) without going overboard. The use of punctuation and smileys is a delicate operation that can change the short your relationship: “I put him three dots for the mysterious look or a glance to be more explicit? “. The tone of the messages also reflects your character: laid-e and e-detached in all circumstances.

The answers to SMS If he / she takes three hours answering you and that when you receive the message you have the laptop in hand, know that you must wait at least three hours prior to answer. If you wrote a message but you have not answered, it is unthinkable for him to send a message. Never double message without answer! The base.

The meetings and follow-up: Do not see two nights in a row the person that you saw the first time, it is a rule. It must be that he / she understands that you have a life, even if you’re dying to / her again. Do not write too much either, not seeming hooked. Make him understand that you are not the type to take your head. The watchword is always the same: to “attend” to have a good time, but especially -at great never- define the relationship. It should not look like a rabid dog does e-sticking each other from early trade! We are all independent beings who can control our feelings perfectly.

seduction is a game of manipulation that is to attract and keep the ascendancy over the other. There is no question of self but of the image modeled according to established convention. The important thing is that the other believes that all this maneuver is perfectly reckless and spontaneous. Going good! Who still believes that?

Why have to bend to the rules of codes which disgust me?

Why not call if I feel like it? Why not tell him what I really feel? Why use a tactic that is not like me? Why have to bend to the rules of codes which disgust me? I never want to be that person. I’m tired. Yes.
I’m tired of living a world of denial and distance are more valuable than honesty in relationships.
I’m tired of pretense and appointments are alike.
I’m tired of endlessly replay the same game, the same turns of phrase and hooks bullshit.

Let’s face (it will change)

If you are interested (e) by someone, tell him. If someone would like, tell him. If you love someone, tell him.
But if you are not interested in someone, tell him frankly, even if it hurts. Let marinate for people in limbo, suspended answers that will not come, if ever.

Most of all, let’s be honest with ourselves in dizziness relationships. Avoid getting lost and losing the other.

demotivateur

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Changi Airport is testing new technologies to its controls – Pros Accs


New equipment scanning of cabin baggage, tested at Changi airport, is able to control the electronic equipment in the bags thanks to 3D technology. Business travelers and no longer have to waste time removing their computer or tablet of their bag before the controls.

In addition, the baggage screening machine provides two passenger ferries simultaneously. They can drop their business at the same time. Once used, the baskets will automatically return from the line. So the agents not to bring them themselves. In addition, the luggage will require additional screening will be sent on a second line. Passenger flow should thus be more fluid.

To screen passengers themselves, the platform is also testing a body scanner. After removing the objects in their pockets, travelers pass through the machine and are scanned in seconds. If something suspicious is detected, agents see appear a “noninvasive” image that indicates the area. They can then zoom in to control the object. But if nothing is detected when passing, agents just see OK appear on their screen. The platform ensures that this body scanners presents no risk to the health of passengers.

Changi Airport will decide whether to keep or not the new technology after studying the data and passenger feedback collected during this test to be conducted until June 2016.

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Sunday, April 24, 2016

New technologies: Windows 10, Acer clears … – La Voix du Nord

the computer giant Acer to the Thursday invited the world press to present its novelties at the next @ Acer.

Continuum. the distribution of Liquid Jade Primo Premium Pack has just begun in France. Based on the process Continuum of Windows 10, Acer offers a kit comprising a smartphone, a connection dock and charging, a screen and a keyboard.

And this is the phone that is PU! Sold from 600 euros, this solution is the professional and independent who require the best use of Microsoft Office tools, including mobility.

2-in-1. In the same vein, the 2-in-1 Switch Alpha 12 was introduced Thursday.

This is a PC / tablet very muscular since it can be equipped with an i7 processor. Acer said it had developed a new cooling system, LiquidLoop (liquid loop) to make the most of these components.

Cycling. Acer launches in equipment for sports, cyclists in this case, by providing the first GPS / counter embedding a video camera: Xplova X5. This may be triggered by increased heart rate (with a sensor connected), the speed of points of interest … Autonomy announced is 16 hours. In France for the end of year celebrations at the price of 399 euros.

Connected. The Xplova the sensor can be the new version of the bracelet connected Liquid Leap Fit. It can be used for many other things related to the smartphone. Its OLED display has a very specific definition. The arrival of this product in France is unclear.

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Friday, April 22, 2016

New technologies arrive in your supermarket – BFMTV.COM

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

The new strategy on digital Berne – Tribune de Genève

Switzerland should further take advantage of the increasing digitalization and the opportunities it provides for the economy. The Federal Council on Wednesday launched the “Swiss Digital Agenda” to develop “a coherent policy data and forward looking.”

“This is to create an active e-government continuously across the country,” said Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard before the media in Bern. The Swiss “should benefit all times many simple online services, secure and harmonized,” she continued, defining e-government as a key element of this strategy.

Leuthard cited the example of the tax return online or electronic voting, for which “in particular should reduce the differences between the cantons.” The areas of energy and transport also need to be adapted to the demands of digitization and sharing of content simultaneously.

The Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communication (DETEC) has also been responsible for developing the end of June an overview of access, processing and data security Confederation. This will then decide on specific measures.

The federal government will also try to initiate a coordinated trade with the European Union. The aim is that Switzerland can exploit the opportunities offered by a European digital single market.

“A Responsibility”

The new strategy of the Federal Council will take the form of a constant exchange with the representatives of the economy, academia and civil society, unlike the former, which governed only the action of Confederation. All stakeholders are invited to engage in dialogue “Swiss Digital” coordinated by the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM).

“The government has the responsibility to lead the way, creating opportunities and framework conditions to make possible the change induced by the digital,” commented the president of the Johann Schneider-Ammann . training in particular can help reduce fears and to change attitudes in this sense, he argued.

To illustrate the threat digitizing the working places, the economy minister cited small digital revolutions like Airbnb hosting online platform or the booking service Uber car with driver. Recent entities that nevertheless also created new working places, he insisted. (ats / nxp)

(Created: 4/20/2016, 4:25 p.m.)

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Head of Information Systems and New … – Gazette common

Recruiter

CITY Clichy La Garenne

Location

                 Hauts-de-Seine

Job Description

The city of Clichy – la – Garenne (. Hauts de Seine, 60,000 inhabitants) located outside Paris, is recruiting a systems information and new technologies (m / f).

Reporting to the Deputy General Manager Resources and Support, Management Features Manage your team, and you ensure the performance and optimization of systems information, in compliance with the strategic orientations of the community

Missions.
 You manage teams of engineers and technicians, you organize the activity of the cluster and dynamic impulsez oriented towards the needs of various municipal services.
 You will monitor the server administration, backups and databases. Make sure the maintenance of databases, and follow the maintenance of computer equipment and telephone.
 You manage procurement procedures and public procurement. Bid analysis, monitoring of sub-contracts, performance analysis and quality control of subcontracting
 You guarantee information security (reliability, confidentiality, and integrity of information systems), and the quality of relationships with services and external partners.



candidate Description

Profile:
 He holds an engineering degree in the field of information systems and new technologies, you preferably have at a successful experience in a similar position. You have a strong aptitude for management, good knowledge of network infrastructure and extensive experience in development and administration of databases. You are rigorous, organized and force proposal

Description recruiter.

 



TO MEET THIS OFFER

             Thank you for sending your application (CV and handwritten letter) accompanied by a copy of your ID and your qualifications, Mr. Mayor, Town Hall, PO Box 300, 92110 Clichy cedex. Email: recrutement@ville-clichy.fr

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Head of Information Systems and New … – Gazette common

Recruiter

CITY Clichy La Garenne

Location

                 Hauts-de-Seine

Job Description

The city of Clichy – la – Garenne (. Hauts de Seine, 60,000 inhabitants) located outside Paris, is recruiting a systems information and new technologies (m / f).

Reporting to the Deputy General Manager Resources and Support, Management Features Manage your team, and you ensure the performance and optimization of systems information, in compliance with the strategic orientations of the community

Missions.
 You manage teams of engineers and technicians, you organize the activity of the cluster and dynamic impulsez oriented towards the needs of various municipal services.
 You will monitor the server administration, backups and databases. Make sure the maintenance of databases, and follow the maintenance of computer equipment and telephone.
 You manage procurement procedures and public procurement. Bid analysis, monitoring of sub-contracts, performance analysis and quality control of subcontracting
 You guarantee information security (reliability, confidentiality, and integrity of information systems), and the quality of relationships with services and external partners.



candidate Description

Profile:
 He holds an engineering degree in the field of information systems and new technologies, you preferably have at a successful experience in a similar position. You have a strong aptitude for management, good knowledge of network infrastructure and extensive experience in development and administration of databases. You are rigorous, organized and force proposal

Description recruiter.

 



TO MEET THIS OFFER

             Thank you for sending your application (CV and handwritten letter) accompanied by a copy of your ID and your qualifications, Mr. Mayor, Town Hall, PO Box 300, 92110 Clichy cedex. Email: recrutement@ville-clichy.fr

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Monday, April 18, 2016

What new technologies have changed sex? – RFI

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New technologies: foldable smartphone, and if the dream became … – La Voix du Nord

The smartphone has made its revolution. Today, developments are more improvements, mainly on the battery. The next revolution, could give a boost to the market, may well be that the foldable smartphone. But it’s been years been talking about! Years we expect this laptop that we can slip into his back pocket without fear to sit on it and break it … Several manufacturers have made announcements in recent years, no single device is born . Recently, the rumor has been restarted.

For the first researchers. The team from the Human Media Lab at the University of Queen’s (Canada) presented a video called ReFlex smartphone running Android 4.4. This prototype incorporates a flexible OLED screen 6 inches (720p) manufactured by LG. On the back of the screen, the researchers added sensors to measure the force exerted by the user (it is more curved, it is more important). It is thus turning a little pages as you would with a real book.

At CES in Las Vegas earlier this year, LG presented a folding screen of 18 inches that wound as a sheet of paper. But without revealing smartphone itself … it’s Samsung that seems most ahead of this.

Like its competitors, the Korean manufacturer has been working for several years to a foldable portable. It could emerge in 2017. It would take the form of a 5-inch smartphone that, when unfolded, becomes a 7-inch tablet. The screen technology used is of course the OLED, well controlled by the manufacturer and its subsidiary, Samsung Display.

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Sunday, April 17, 2016

Techno Dose – Episode 12 news technology in 3 … – Geeks and Com ‘

Here’s a new episode of Techno Dose, a weekly appointment video around new technologies. A flash survey of recent techno events and the latest gadgets that caught our attention will be offered every Sunday in the company of journalist Ashraf Moulay.

In this episode of 12 Techno Dose contains the new news technology / video games in 3 minutes for the week of April 11 to 17, 2016. on the program:

  • Flappy Bird on an electronic cigarette
  • HTC officially unveiled the HTC 10 its new high-end Android
  • Live Cases: Google launches customizable shells for its Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P
  • Sharp launches pre-orders of Robohon, the robot – phone
  • Return the F8 conference Facebook;.
  • ESPN will broadcast drones races this year in TV

did you like Techno Dose this number presented by Geeks and Com? Do you have suggestions? Feel free to leave us a comment or send us a message on dosetechno@geeksandcom.com

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Saturday, April 16, 2016

New breeding technologies – HCB invites … – La France Agricole



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According to the High Council of biotechnology, “neither resignation nor boycott are solutions to advance the debate. “

In a statement released Wednesday, April 13, HCB (High Council of biotechnology) reacts to the series of resignations, including seven associations that the civil society denouncing the “censorship by HCB of scientific opinions diverge.”

He said that “it will continue its work on NPBT (new plant breeding technologies), hoping that the more stakeholders can participate and inviting resigned to return to the discussion table. “

According to HCB,” neither resignation nor the boycott are solutions to advance debate. The richness and originality of HCB is the variety of viewpoints. “



A place for debate

” The HCB is inherently an adversarial place where everyone can and must present its position on the relevant subjects, supports the organization. Refuse to participate in the dialogue does not advance the debate on NPBT and made even less progress to build an opinion, which aims to inform public decision independently. “

He continued:” The HCB is intended to reflect and debate all its members in a truly democratic and transparent framework. Democracy in HCB is allow everyone to express clearly upstream discussions and meeting its differences. HCB is to respect the regulation to which all members agreed. It is also taking responsibility to state clearly and precisely their differences so that they are specially mentioned in the productions. “

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IFC put on new technologies – Togolese Republic

On the sidelines of the IMF meetings and the World Bank now unfolding in Washington, the State Minister in charge of Economy, Finance and Development Planning, Adji Oteh Ayassor met Wednesday officials from the IFC (international Finance Corporation).

Vera Songwe, the new Director Western and Central Africa, said that his institution was prepared to engage in new projects in Togo .

She mentioned in particular the areas of new technologies and solar energy, via the Scaling solar initiative.

This project was initially an advisory role to governments for their to identify the best sites provide a contractual package, allowing them to carry out a competitive, transparent, and able to attract the best investors in the solar. Then it allows you to make financing available to all bidders. It offers, finally, insurance instruments and risk management (policy related to foreign currency, etc.).

With regard to new technologies, Ms. Songwe stressed the need for Togo to acquire a high quality broadband to enable the more advantage of the opportunities the internet.

She gave the example of Kenya, where many applications suited to the African market saw the day with access to Broadband. She also cited Senegal where young developers have developed an app to inform people of the countries affected by the Ebola virus.

‘There Togo as elsewhere in strong demand and a need for technologies. Logical because it opens up new job prospects and success, explained the representative of the IFC.

Vera Songwe also referred to the risk-sharing system to allow certain corporations to develop their activities.

$ 1 billion on the table each year, IFC stands out as an essential player in the field of infrastructure in Africa.

In Togo, IFC financed in particular HeidelbergCement clinker factory and transshipment port operated by Lomé Container Terminal (LCT).

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