Since 2010, Quest Visual's translation app Word Lens has been very useful to those touring in Spain, Italy, France and wherever these languages are used. Word Lens is an "augmented reality" app which could recognize printed words using its capability to pinpoint optical character and then translate the words into the chosen language (initially in Spanish then Italian and French in 2011). What's awesome is, it does not require internet connection to function. In light with this development, Japan's predominant mobile phone operator, DoCoMo, came up with its version of the software which will translate Japanese to Korean, English or traditional and simplified Chinese, making it easier for ...
Game Apps that are (still) enjoyable for Kids
Keeping the balance between academic and leisure activities is made easy through gadget apps that can be downloaded in your Androids and Smartphones. There are several apps for kids that enable kids to gain information and learn new skills while having fun. Here are some noteworthy apps that are popular with kids then until today. Pocket Frogs This cute and entertaining game can teach some life lessons like responsibility, goal setting and strategy while having fun with colorful amphibians. The objective of the game is for the player to earn money by breeding and selling frogs. Players can keep their frogs happy by feeding them with flies. It runs on real time so it’s like owning a ...
Trojan Makers Experiment With Google Go
Google Go programming language seems to have found an appreciative niche user base - among cyber criminals. The compiled language created by search giant Google was used to write several sections of the file-destroying Encriyoko Trojan horse, researchers at Symantec have stated. ...
Equipping Modern Kids with Educational Electronic Toys
Learning while at play is one of the most effective ways of educating children. Most preschools and day care centers are equipped with a mix of Spartan and modern toys that are used as learning materials. Knowing the child’s interests and progress in school can help parents choose the right toys for their kids. Purchasing new toys for the kids on a regular basis ensures that children have fresh learning materials that they can use and keep boredom at bay. Parents on a budget need not worry about the costs since some of the best toys and gadgets can be bought at a much lower cost through online coupon sites or discount shops. Simply go for online deals that mean the children stay happy. A ...
App: Finding Pix in a Flash with My InstaAlbum
Taking pictures in your smart phone or tablet can be an addicting hobby. People who love to take shots with their Instagram apps often have loads of pictures in their accounts. Snapping and sharing pictures is fun but it can be a headache when one has to sort through hundreds of personal photos to find one taken months ago. Unless one has a My InstaAlbum app to help manage their photos, that is. Keeping track of Instagram photos is made easier with the My InstaAlbum. It can sort photos based on timeline, frequency of use, or alphabetic arrangement. There are three ways to view photos; the first of which is by using the albums. You can use the grid view or calendar view to make it easier to ...
Teaching Kids the Green Way
Becoming a parent means your priorities in life change, some things that were not of particular importance or interest to you become paramount and some things that caused you great worry in the past simply fall by the waste side. Conservation of the earth is a potent subject in a world very quickly running out of fossil fuels and living under a diminishing Ozone layer. Global warming is one of the world’s biggest threats and although we all know about the warnings and many of us are a lot more pro-active about recycling etc. than were may have been even ten years ago, a lot of the time conservation of the environment may not be at the forefront of many people’s mind on a day to day ...
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