SINCE THE END OF 2016
Surfing in the air
Airlines will be able to offer Internet access on their European flights from the end of 2016, using the Europsat satellite that will be launched for this purpose by the British Inmarsat. Inmarsat announced its plans a few days ago, adding that the satellite will ensure 4G network speeds in the airspace of all 28 member states. It also revealed that it has begun negotiations with European authorities for the licensing of the service, which have expressed their support for its launch in about 2.5 years from now. British Airways executives also made statements at the press conference, stating that the British carrier is already considering the possibility of collaborating with Inmarsat, which means that its planes could be among the first to provide their passengers with the ability to surf the web.
On smartphones and tablets
, a virus locks stored files
The Hellenic Cybercrime Investigation Department warns Greek users of the possible appearance in our country of Simplelocker, the first malware for smartphones and tablets that “locks” stored files, demanding a ransom to “release” them. As reported, Simplelocker attacks “smart” devices with the Android operating system and, once installed, encrypts the data on the device. Then, with a message displayed on the screen, it asks the device owner to pay a sum of money in order to regain access. Although the malware has made its appearance in Russia and Ukraine, the Hellenic Cybercrime Investigation Department recommends that those who have smartphones or tablets with Android be careful about the applications and files they “download”, and also to install an antivirus.
GOOGLE
Tablet in three dimensions
Confirming the rumors that have been circulating on the Internet for weeks, Google presented a prototype 7-inch tablet, which maps the environment in three dimensions. The tablet was developed as part of Project Tango, which the Internet giant launched last February, presenting a smartphone with 3D "vision". Like the "smart" phone, the tablet is aimed at developers who want to experiment with the technology, developing games or applications for indoor navigation, for example. The device costs $ 1,024, since it is not only equipped with cameras and infrared sensors that allow it to "perceive" depth, but also very powerful subsystems so that it can analyze the data. Thus, it integrates a Tegra K1 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
Source: kathimerini.gr
