Google Maps launches Street View in Malaysia!

Google has updated its Google Maps in Malaysia by publishing Street View imagery of the country for locals.
Through the new Google Maps, the public is able to search for local destinations and where available, access Street View imagery from the imagery carousel that sits at the bottom of the screen. Google has published imagery of approximately 90% of the scenery found along peninsular Malaysia’s public roads, including major highways and tolled roads, state roads, urban centres and neighbourhoods.

“Malaysia is a diverse and constantly growing country, and by providing users and businesses with more useful map information, Street View can also help create lasting economic impact. We are pleased to be able to share these new panoramic imagery of Malaysia on Google Maps and we hope people around the world will find them useful and enjoyable too,” Sajith Sivanandan, managing director, Google Malaysia said.

Google plans continue to drive and trek across the country, with the objective of capturing updated imagery across Malaysia regularly over the coming years.

“By bringing Street View to Malaysia, Google hopes to provide Malaysians with more relevant and useful online map services and more ways of exploring both favorite and unfamiliar local spots, while also helping foster the country’s economic development through better maps,” it said in a statement.
From marketing-interactive.com

What is Google Street View?
Google Street View is a technology featured in Google Maps and Google Earth that provides panoramic views from positions along many streets in the world. It was launched in 2007 in several cities in the United States, and has since expanded to include cities and rural areas worldwide. Streets with Street View imagery available are shown as blue lines on Google Maps.
Google Street View displays panoramas of stitched images. Most photography is done by car, but some is done by trekker or tricycle.

How its start?
When first started Street View as an experimental project, packed several computers into the back of an SUV, stuck cameras, lasers, and a GPS device on top, and drove around collecting the first imagery.

Its come a long way since initial U.S. launch in 2007; today its has expanded 360-degree panoramic views to include locations on all seven continents.

~Click here to have a look!~

Samsung will launching new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to 140 countries,Malaysia will definitely be part of the list by end of Oct 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 unveiled in Korea coming this Friday

Samsung has just announced that they will be launching the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in Korea this Friday, 26 September 2014.And will be launching to 140 countries by the end of October.

Galaxy Note 4 is the fourth generation of the innovative Galaxy Note series with Samsung’s S Pen technology, which offers better interaction with the device and has established the ground for mobile devices with larger screens.

The Galaxy Note 4 has a large 5.7” Quad HD Super AMOLED display, which the company claims to offer up to 20% more colors in the RGB range. It is powered by either a 2.7GHz quad-core processor, or a 1.9GHz + 1.3GHz octa-core processor from the company. Both variants will have 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 64GB via its microSD slot.

Galaxy Note 4 is also provide a 16 megapixel rear-facing camera featuring a Smart Optical Image Stabilizer that counter-balances camera shake and automatically extends exposure time in dark settings. And, a 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera with f1.9 offers a default 90 degree shooting angle and up to 120 degree wide angle so users can take the best ‘wide selfies’ or ‘wefie’ with more friends or family.

The Galaxy Note 4, will be available in "Charcoal Black," "Frost White," "Bronze Gold,” and “Blossom Pink”! More color to let you choose..Thus, stay tuned for launching of New Samsung Galaxy Note 4!

Source from:global.samsungtomorrow.com & lowyat

Nowadays user made payment through Smart watch!

Source from Stuff

New Samsung smartwatch to have fingerprint scanner

According to a report from Samsung's home country of South Korea,recently Samsung Electronics is trying to add simple payment functions to its smart watches.Its, together with global financial transaction service PayPal,is preparing to install the mobile payment function using a biometric identification sensor which is fingerprint verification into its third-generation smart watch.And to be released next year.

This system provides users with promotional information of stores nearby which based on the current location of users.And users can choose products before actually entering the stores and make payments upon the receipt of the purchased products.And the transcation information and account balances can also be checked through text messages.

Image from Apple store

Obviously its smart watch are analyzed to compete against Apple iWatch,which is Apple's first wearable gadget.It's simplified apps and Siri to our wrists, eliminating the all-too-common need to take out our devices to constantly check notifications.

Apple is using One touch to pay with Touch ID,To pay, just hold your iPhone near the contactless reader with your finger on Touch ID. You don’t even have to look at the screen to know your payment information was successfully sent. A subtle vibration and beep lets you know.

While, users can pay with Apple Watch just ouble-click the button next to the Digital Crown and hold the face of your Apple Watch near the contactless reader. A gentle pulse and beep confirm that your payment information was sent.The Apple iWatch will comming early 2015

On the other hand,Samsung Electronics might reveal a simple payments-enabled smart watch at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015, the world’s biggest mobile exhibition to be held early next year!

Saurce from Stuff and businesskorea.co.kr

Don't worry,iPhone user can get extra FREE storage now!

Source from lowyat

Extra FREE storage for iPhone user

Microsoft has annouced that they are giving away FREE extra storage on OneDrive for iPhone users.

How You get the FREE?
Simply sign up for OneDrive(before sign up,download the OneDrive app) and activate the auto upload feature for your camera roll.Better get hurry, the promtion is start  from now until 30 Sept 2014,and you will get 30GB of FREE OneDrive storage,which are 15GB base and 15 GB camera roll base.Thus for those who are preparing to install iOS8, you no need to delete a bunch of photos or apps to make room for upgrade.And for those buying a new phone,you can take all the high resolution photos and videos you want without worrying about the storage.

If you are not an iPhone user? Don't worry.This promotion also applies to anyone who already uses the OneDrive camera roll on Windows Phone,Android and Windows.You can see your storage go up as well.

Source from blog.onedrive.com

OneDrive is a place for everything in Your life
~easily store and share photos,videos,documents and more at anywhere,on any device
~keep your favorite photos and videos safe, even if something happens to your device.
~easy to create, edit, and share your documents.And,Save your docs to OneDrive and access them on any device.
~share files or entire folders, like photo albums, without attaching anything.

iOS 8 is launching today! 17 September 2014.. Do You update?

 

Image by ibnlive

iOS 8 is launching on September 17, according to Apple's press conference.

San Francisco New-generation Apple software for powering its coveted mobile devices is set for release on Wednesday, two days ahead of the arrival of its latest iPhones.
saurce by ibnlive

What is iOS?
iOS is the foundation of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It comes with a collection of apps that let you do the everyday things, and the not-so-everyday things, in ways that are intuitive, simple, and fun. And it’s loaded with useful features you’ll wonder how you ever did without. With an easy-to-use interface, amazing features, and security at its core, iOS 8 is the foundation of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It’s designed to look beautiful and work beautifully, so even the simplest tasks are more engaging.

What is the advantages:
~Elegant and intuitive interface.
~Built-in features and apps that make your device – and you – more capable.
~Hardware and software made for each other.
~With the App Store, there’s almost no limit to what your iOS device can do.
~iCloud. Everything you need. Anywhere you need it.
~Easy to update.
~Safety and security come standard.
~iOS knows many languages.

NOW,iOS 8 is the biggest iOS release ever for developers and everyone else. But that wasn’t the goal. Its simply set out to create the most natural, most useful experience — one that is pleasantly surprising at first and becomes utterly indispensable before you know it.

What’s new in iOS 8.
Quickly find and edit the photos you take. Add your voice right in a text message. Let your health and fitness apps communicate with each other, with your trainer, and even with your doctor. It's also provided developers with deeper access and more tools. You’ll have new keyboard options and even more ways to share your content. And you’ll be able to use iCloud and Touch ID in ways you never have before. Here are some of the things iOS 8 can do for you so you can do more than ever.
Sources from:apple.com

URGENT:IKEA recalls children's swing; Breaks while in-use!

iKEA recall of about 23,000 Gunggung indoor or outdoor swings!

This children's swing,report show that the suspension fittings on the swing can break which could cause a child to fall while swinging.

"Ikea has received reports of incidents showing that the suspension fittings do not live up to our quality requirements, posing a risk of serious injury," the recall notice said.

And there were four cases of the suspension fittings breaking had been reported worldwide and that in two of the incidents the children required medical attention.

Customers are advised to immediately stop using the swings,and return them to the store for a refund.

Source from: Google News

The GUNGGUNG children's swing, which has been sold in IKEA Malaysia since April 1, 2014, can be returned to the IKEA store for a full refund.
Proof of purchase or receipt is not required for a full refund.
For more information, please contact IKEA Customer Relations at 03-7726 7777.

Source from: Bernama

Product descriptionGUNGGUNG children´s swing for indoor and outdoor domestic use. Seat of green polyester fabric with black suspension fitting attached to steel snap hooks. The full length of the suspension strap, including the seat, is 520 cm and the width of the seat is 25 cm. Maximum suspension height is 270 cm.A permanent label is attached to one of the suspension straps, showing age recommendation (3+), IKEA logo, Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden, GUNGGUNG