Thursday, 12 March 2015

TechNews: A Look Inside Apple's New Macbook - Comes With One USB Port (USB-C)




Who would have thought that the most interesting thing to come out of Apple's "Spring Forward" event would actually be a new laptop? In addition to spilling more details on its new smartwatch, the company also unveiled a brand-new (and long-awaited) update to the MacBook Air. Well, sort of. The "new MacBook," as it's called isn't actually an upgrade to the Air at all; it exists as an entirely new product line, separate from both the Air and the Pro. At $1,299, it won't be cheap, but it's for people who demand the thinnest and lightest possible design from Apple, without having to compromise on the screen quality (as you normally would when you buy an Air). I had the opportunity to get hands-on after today's event, and came away impressed -- not just with its fanless design, but with the Retina display, pressure-sensitive trackpad and redesigned keyboard. That said, it's not for everyone.
The New Macbook
You'd be forgiven if you thought the new MacBook was a replacement to the current Air. This new machine has a similar aesthetic, with a unibody aluminum chassis, available in three colors; black keys; and a wedge-shaped profile. It also has a stunning 12-inch 2,304 x 1,440 Retina display that's equal to all the other Retina displays in quality, if not actual resolution. In other words, it clearly shares the same DNA as its stablemates. But man, is it ever so much lighter than the Air. At two pounds, it makes the Air (which I'm using to type this) feel like a heavy, old thing. I actually feel a bit bummed I'm using this instead. At this weight, too, it's nearly as light as the "world's lightest laptop" that Lenovo showed off at CES, except the build quality is far superior here. Apple was able to get the weight down without having to resort to cheap-feeling materials. That alone is no small feat.
Thinnest Of the New Macbook has been reduced by 24%
To achieve this thinness -- just 13.1mm at its thickest point -- Apple had to redesign the keyboard you would normally find on the Air. This was a serious gamble on Apple's part: The Air's springy, well-spaced keyboard is one of the reasons many people prefer it over rival machines. Indeed, I actually cringed a bit when I first saw the new MacBook's button layout: The keys here really don't have much travel. Given that I review Ultrabooks for a living, and am so often tasked with testing shallow keyboards, I almost instinctively cocked my hands a certain way; I was prepared for a keyboard that wouldn't offer much resistance under heavy typing.
It turns out, I just needed to give it a chance -- and learn to trust the machine, which admittedly takes time. Though the backlit buttons are indeed flat, and while they aren't cushy, they are still springy. They pop back up when I hit them. That means I can type at a gingerly pace and know that for the most part, I won't miss a key, and that most of my button presses will register. If this were another machine, I might unconsciously start mashing the buttons, just to make sure I don't have to go back and re-type anything. I was prepared to do that here, but quickly felt my hands relax once I realized they didn't actually need to work that hard. Again, though, there could still be a learning curve for those of you upgrading from an older MacBook.
The trackpad has also received an update. Don't worry, it's still a spacious glass surface, and it still excels at all the basic stuff, like single-finger tracking and two-finger scrolling. But it's now pressure-sensitive too, which opens up possibilities for lots of new gestures, even beyond the ones you already know. For instance, I can press and hold my finger down over an address in Mail, only to see a map pop up. I can do the same in Safari as a way of getting a Wikipedia summary. It also works in Finder, allowing me to preview files. My favorite, though -- and I imagine the favorite of anyone watching the keynote -- is the ability to fast-forward or rewind extra fast in QuickTime by bearing down on the arrow icons. Throughout, the experience feels very controlled; very deliberate. I can't see how you would accidentally use a Force Touch gesture if you didn't mean to. A light tap on the touchpad means something totally different than a hard press with your finger. Even if you press lightly and keep your finger there, that's not the same as applying real pressure. The machine knows better. It has what I'd call the touchpad equivalent of palm rejection.
And It Comes with HD Retina Display
But back to the thickness. Apple didn't just have to retool the keyboard. It also had to rethink what kind of ports could even fit on a machine this thin. With this next-gen system, Apple moved to just a reversible USB Type-C port, the same size as a typical micro-USB socket. From there, you can use the port to charge the device, as well as use adapters to make it work with HDMI, VGA and DisplayPorts on other devices. On the one hand, this seems a bit inevitable -- I can tell you now that other PC makers have laptops in the works with USB Type-C ports. On the other hand, there's only one such port here (not even two) and also, that kind of port is hardly ubiquitous yet. For people used to plugging in full-sized USB connectors into their existing laptops, this could be an off-putting change indeed. I know I'm not used to it.
So will that be a dealbreaker? For some people, yes. It depends on how much you need that Retina display -- and that two-pound design. The regular Air might still offer even longer battery life, not to mention all the ports you need. But it weighs more, and the screen is far inferior to the one here. Meanwhile, if you wanted this kind of screen quality (and all the usual ports), you'd have to step up to the MacBook Pro with Retina display, which is obviously much heavier. For Mac diehards, then, that leaves little choice if portability and screen quality are important. For the more OS-agnostic among you, though, the decision could be tougher. We've seen some very thin, lightweight Windows machines and some of them, like the Dell XPS 13, even make do with more powerful processors than the low-power Intel Core M chip used here. And yes, they have all the usual ports, too. That's something to keep in mind as you're shopping -- and for me to remember when I eventually write my full review.





GIDI CULTURE FESTIVAL 2015 ANNOUNCES NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION FOR FESTIVAL-GOERS


As the Gidi Culture Festival draws nearer; event organisers, Eclipse Live Africa are working to ensure attendees have the inside scoop on all the ways; GCFest Partners have ensured this year’s festival will be the “can’t miss” event of the year.
GCFest, which holds on April 4th at Eko Atlantic, will have festival-goers taken care of from start to finish. For those coming from out of town, use Jovago.com to book hotel rooms and get 25% off with the code ‘GCFest’. Once guests arrive to the area, Chisco will be offering ‘Park n Ride’ services from specific locations on the island – stay tuned to gidiculturefestival.com; where specific locations will be revealed closer to the event.
Gidi Culture Festival daytime activities are being supported by a robust lineup of partners including; Fayrouz sponsoring the Art installation, Red Bull sponsoring the Volleyball tournament, and Nylah’s Catering (www.nylahscatering.com) who will be managing, the GCFest’s African foods court, The Melting Pot. Daytime activities also include beach Soccer and a FunZone. The volleyball and football tournaments will involve celebrity and fan teams, with fans getting a chance to square off against their favorite celebrities!
At The Gidi Culture Festival; festival-goers will have on-site Internet access to Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram
The GCFest sponsors have everyone taken care of from the festivals attendees to performers, with Eko Hotel as the official hotel partner and Remy Martin providing an Artiste Lounge.
When the day comes to an end; with the Drink Responsibly Campaign over the Easter period; Eclipse Live, along with Easy Taxi are making sure everyone gets home safely every day from 2nd – 5th April. With code ‘GCFEST’ Easy Taxi will be offering 50% off to all that use the code.
This year’s edition of the Gidi Culture Festival is not to be missed, however for all those outside Nigeria who want to be a part of the fun but can’t make it to Eko Atlantic on the 4th, the event will be streamed live on Un1ty TV.
For those who are ready to experience what promises to be Africa’s biggest beach party first hand, tickets are on sale now via, The Diamond Bank APP,www.Quickteller.com and www.jumia.com. From March 14th, tickets will also be available on
GidiCultureFestival.com and at Diamond Bank branches.

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Would Cost $250M


Kim Kardashian’s schedule for 2015 includes filing for divorce from Kanye West but little else with the father of her only child, North West. Both Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West have some important plans for 2015 that have recently been revealed, and it seems the two will be living separate lives, ultimately resulting in divorce. The self-absorbed couple has looked even more miserable lately than usual—pictured twice with Kanye grousing and Kim walking ahead ignoring him almost as much as she ignores daughter North West.

The question most people are asking is, 'Is Kim Kardashian pregnant and divorcing Kanye West?' Kim and Kanye have shocked the world by somehow making it this far along in their marriage, but it looks like that’s the best they can do. Don’t feel bad guys – nobody thought you would even make it to this point before divorce got you.
According to In Touch Weekly, Kim Kardashian is pregnant with her second kid, but that doesn’t matter to Kanye. He wants to dump Kim and her fame-whore-y pregnant ass, especially after the second nude scandal.

A ‘source’ tells In Touch Weekly that Kanye and Kim have been fighting incessantly, and Kim has been complaining about how it’s ‘unfair’ that she’s expected to follow Kanye around the world all the time. Um, maybe it’s because he has a career and she doesn't…?
Then, this ‘source’ claims that Kanye has a narcissistic personality disorder [tell us something we don’t know] and that he’s blaming Kim for the nude photo leak.
Eh. I’m usually all for blaming the Kardashians for anything that ever gets ‘leaked’, but this was actually not her fault and no matter Kanye’s own issues, I think he knows that. However, I also think there’s a 0.00001% chance that Kim would ever pick a fight with Kanye, knowing that his ego would never be able to take such criticisms. There is just no way would that Kim Kardashian risk losing her biggest ticket to fame since her sex tape by divorcing her megalomaniac and if she has to follow Kanye West around the world and pretend as though she hates the attention, so be it. She’ll totally make the ‘sacrifice’, and she won’t complain about it. Nice try, ‘source’.
Also, if Kim really was pregnant with her second baby, Kanye would wait until shegave birth to that baby and then peace out. He’s not going to risk losing custody of his own children just because he can’t put up with Kim’s whining.

One thing Kim didn’t ignore in the Tweet, however, was the chance to endorse a bronzer from the Kardashian line of tanning creams. Kim knows she’s got to step up all her marketing efforts and is hoping to get some more endorsement deals as she is trying to plan for a future without Kanye…and his money. Kim knows that the divorce could cost her a pretty penny…basically because she is an expert now…so she is carefully planning ahead.
Kanye West, pictured angrily trailing behind Kim Kardashian, is planning a major tour this year that has been kept pretty quiet. The only confirmation came from singer Rihanna’s charity as they auctioned off a special private VIP package for some unlucky lucky winner who will get to spend time with Kanye. Official dates have not yet been announced.
The divorce papers



Health Benefits Of Plantain Chips

Treating yourself to your favorite snacks plays an important role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle -- if you restrict yourself too much, you're more likely to fall off the wagon and drop your healthy habits, explains the Siteman Cancer Center website. While they should not make daily appearances in your diet, both plantain and potato chips are fine when consumed in moderation and treated as treats. Both plantain and potato chips offer some nutritional value, and plantain chips have a few nutritional advantages over potato.

  • Basic Nutrition Information

Plantain and potato chips both contain roughly 300 calories per 2-ounce serving, and provide 15 percent of the daily energy intake in a standard 2,000-calorie diet. They both provide abundant carbohydrates -- 29 grams per serving of potato chips and 36 grams per serving of plantain chips -- which fuel your muscles, brain and other cells and tissues, and also offer a small amount of protein. Plantain chips contain slightly less fat than potato chips, at 17 grams compared to potatoes chips' 21.

  • Lower Sodium

Opt for plantain chips as a lower-sodium alternative to potato chips. Limiting your sodium intake promotes life-long health, because a high sodium intake contributes to chronic health issues, including high blood pressure, stroke and kidney damage. A 2-ounce portion of potato chips contains 272 milligrams of sodium -- 18 percent of your daily intake limit, established by the Institute of Medicine. An equivalent portion of plantain chips contains 115 milligrams of sodium, or just 8 percent of your daily limit.

  • Vitamins A and C

Plantain chips offer more vitamins A and C compared to potato chips. Both vitamins help keep your skin healthy and benefit your immune system to keep you free of infection. Vitamin A also plays a role in low-light vision, while vitamin C's antioxidant function protects your tissues from damage. A serving of plantain chips contains 786 international units of vitamin A -- 34 percent of the recommended daily intake for women and 26 percent for men, set by the Institute of Medicine. It also provides 18 milligrams of vitamin C, or roughly one-quarter of the recommended daily intake for women and one-fifth for men. Potato chips contain just 11 milligrams of vitamin C and offer no vitamin A.

  • Drawbacks

Despite their nutritional value, plantains fall short compared to potato chips when it comes to potassium and vitamin E content. Potassium plays a central role in the function of your nervous system and it also helps your muscles function, while vitamin E affects blood clotting and blood vessel function. Each 2-ounce portion of potato chips boasts 931 milligrams of potassium, or one-fifth of your Institute of Medicine-recommended daily intake, while plantain chips offer just 446 milligrams. Potato chips also contain 3.8 milligrams of vitamin E -- one-quarter of your daily recommended intake -- compared to 2.8 milligrams in plantain chips.


Watch: Joey B - 'Nigerians Rappers Are Not As Good As Ghanaian Rappers'


Watch this inteview granted to Joey B (Ghanaian Rapper) by Bang Radio. He states emphatically that Ghanaian rappers far outclass nigerian rappers when it comes to the art of hiphop.
Wonder how many of you guys do agree with the 'Tonga' hitmaker.



New Music: Young Dolph -Pull Up (feat 2Chainz)


South Memphis-bred Young Dolph came through with "Make The World Go Around" featuring Shy Glizzy. This time around he shows up with titty boy on this New joint - Pull Up
Check It Out Here


Tuesday, 24 February 2015

New Music: Iyanya ft Diamond Platnumz - Nakupenda


New Music from the Mr. Oreo himself Iyanya ft Diamond Platumz. Its called Nakupuenda. Seriously dont know what that means tho. Click the Link below to Enjoy.