2 Jelly Bean. Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is the latest version of the Android mobile operating system, released in July 2012. Jelly Bean builds on the features introduced in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and introduces a number of new features, including: – A redesigned home screen with a new “Google Now” widget – An … Read more
The Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) is a third-generation (3G) mobile phone system that is being developed by the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project). UMTS is a successor to the second-generation (2G) GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) system and is intended to provide a consistent set of high-speed data and voice services to mobile … Read more
A burner phone is a mobile phone that is designed to be used for a short period of time and then discarded. The term comes from the fact that these phones are often used by criminals who want to avoid being traced by law enforcement. Burner phones can be bought pre-paid with cash, and they … Read more
Tropospheric propagation is the propagation of radio waves through the troposphere, the lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere. The troposphere extends from the surface of the Earth up to an altitude of about 10 kilometers (6 miles). Radio waves are able to travel through the troposphere because the troposphere contains a mixture of gases that are … Read more
Instagram Stories is a feature on the photo-sharing social networking service Instagram that allows users to share photos and videos that expire after 24 hours. The stories appear in a separate feed from the rest of the user’s Instagram content, and do not appear on the user’s profile or in the main feed. Users can … Read more
A gyroscope is a device that is used to measure or maintain rotational motion. It consists of a spinning wheel or disk mounted on a frame or base so that it can rotate freely. Gyroscopes are used in a variety of applications, including navigation, stabilizing systems, and measuring devices. Do humans have a gyroscope? No, … Read more
Pirate radio is an unlicensed, illegal radio station. These stations are often set up by individuals or groups who want to broadcast without paying for a license, or who want to avoid government regulation. Pirate radio stations can be found in many countries, and they often operate on frequencies that are not allocated for broadcasting. … Read more
Nomophobia is the fear of being without one’s mobile phone. It is also known as “mobile phone addiction” or “cell phone addiction.” Nomophobia is a specific phobia, and is classified as a tech addiction. Nomophobia is characterized by an excessive dependence on mobile phones. People who suffer from nomophobia may experience anxiety or panic when … Read more
A soft reset is a signal that tells a computer to restart itself. It is often done by pressing a button on the computer’s case, or by pressing a special key or key combination on the keyboard. A soft reset is different from a hard reset, which is a signal that tells a computer to … Read more
The Aakash tablet computer is a low-cost, portable device that allows users to access the Internet, email, and other applications. The tablet is manufactured by the Indian company Datawind and was originally developed for the Indian government’s Aakash project, which aimed to provide affordable access to information and communication technology for students in developing countries. … Read more
