{"id":429,"date":"2020-04-04T23:49:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-04T23:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/?p=429"},"modified":"2020-04-04T23:49:22","modified_gmt":"2020-04-04T23:49:22","slug":"technology-news-for-the-week-4-04-2020-legendshub-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/04\/technology-news-for-the-week-4-04-2020-legendshub-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology News for the week (4\/04\/2020) \u2013 Legendshub Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div class=\"2c935cf620b701aabbb7cc90bbf4023c\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({\r\n    google_ad_client: \"ca-pub-5554449970657557\",\r\n    enable_page_level_ads: true\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong><em>1.) New App is Live on Indian Phones <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Disney+ Hotstar streaming is now official in India and the app has been upgraded to reflect the new Disney+ branding. The service was supposed to go live on March 29 earlier, but there was a delay given the coronavirus outbreak.\u00a0The Hotstar app is now known as Disney+ Hotstar and there is a dedicated Disney+ tab in the app to showcase original contents like Disney movies, cartoons, TV shows, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Netflix-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Netflix-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Netflix-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Netflix-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Netflix.png 1533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Disney+Hotstar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The subscription continues at the earlier prices of Rs 999 per year or Rs 365 per year respectively but the new prices for Disney+ Hotstar at Rs 1,499 per year for the Premium service. For the VIP option, you will have to pay Rs 399 per year. Both will offer an ad-free experience.\u00a0The Disney+ original shows are limited to those who are paying for the premium service. VIP users get access to content in different Indian languages but for English language shows, you will have to upgrade to premium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ad-based free content is still accessible for those who\nwant to watch it for free. Just note that it does not include any of the\nDisney+ content or Hotstar originals, or premium content, which was anyway\nlimited to paying subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to upgrade then the existing subscriber can automatically be upgraded to the respective new subscription plan. You do not have to take any extra steps to see the Disney+ content. Just update the app on your device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u00a02.) Canadian province Ottawa profits from 5G <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced wireless technology has led the tech world to its 5<sup>th<\/sup>\ngeneration of wireless communication and Ottawa has struck Gold with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This city is the first one in Canada to tell and use 5G and its\n1<sup>st<\/sup> service will be in&nbsp;&nbsp; Vancouver,\nToronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Whereas, other companies like Bell and Telus are\npreparing to launch its own 5G by next year. Also, Ottawa is actively taking\npart in 5Gresearch and development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a press release Joe Natale, President and CEO of Rogers\nsaid, \u201c5G will not only power businesses, it will fuel entire industries and\ndrive Canada\u2019s digital future.\u201d Furthermore, the director of digital economy\ntechnologies at the Ontario Centers of Excellence Mr. Philippa King stated, \u201cWe\u2019re\nreally looking at scaling, Ottawa &amp; Ontario companies and helping them to\ngo to market, which will effectively then just create jobs and build strong\nOntario companies.\u201d He also added that the partnership between Carleton\nUniversity and Ericsson, an Information and Communication Technology service\nprovider could help address the current lack of industry professionals with 5G\nexpertise by \u201cdeveloping that next generation of talents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"http:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/indiaair1-jumbo-1-1024x507.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/indiaair1-jumbo-1-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/indiaair1-jumbo-1-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/indiaair1-jumbo-1-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/indiaair1-jumbo-1-1536x760.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/indiaair1-jumbo-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As per a report drafted by Accenture Strategy in 2018, the estimated economic impact of 5G\ndeployment in Canada will bring an incremental increase in the gross domestic\nproduct to $40 billion by 2026 and it is estimated the industry will add around\n250,000 new jobs to the economy by then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dissection of 5G: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5G devices and machines will increasingly talk directly to\neach other and will address issues in the areas of connectivity, latency and\nbandwidth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latency- Latency refers\nto the time it takes from when a request is made by the user to the time it\ntakes for the response to get back to that user and the latency of 4G is about\n50 milliseconds, up to eight times faster than the average blink of an eye but\nwith 5G, the response time will be reduced to about one millisecond.<\/p>\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div class=\"2c935cf620b701aabbb7cc90bbf4023c\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({\r\n    google_ad_client: \"ca-pub-5554449970657557\",\r\n    enable_page_level_ads: true\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Bandwidth- Additionally we will see an increase in network quality and speed, which\nis measured in bits per second. 5G speeds could reach up to 20 gigabits per\nsecond \u2014 10 to 100 times faster than 4G \u2014 making it possible to download a\nfull-length movie in seconds. The low latency and high speed are among the\nfactors that make 5G well suited to autonomous driving, for example, where\nrapid response times are critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As there are pros to this there are cons as well, for\nexample: &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>These\nwaves can\u2019t easily travel through obstacles and can\u2019t travel far. To combat\nthis, researchers are developing specialized reflectors to redirect radio waves\nto extend coverage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Phones\nusing the current 4G network won\u2019t be compatible with 5G, though 5G phones will\nbe able to use 4G. So far, Samsung, LG, OnePlus, Motorola and Huawei have\nreleased 5G-compatible phones, with more on the way.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The\nmajor complicating factor is a decision Canada faces on whether to allow\nequipment from the Chinese firm Huawei in the country\u2019s 5G network. The U.S. is\npushing Canada (among other nations) to lock Huawei out, citing concerns about\nnational security. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>3.)  Seattle Uses Old and New Tech to beat COVID-19 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle was the first major area of corona outbreak. But now\nwith a mix of Government orders, Societal pressure and tech innovations, it has\nbecome a successful leader in fighting the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Microsoft along with the other new technologies like Zoom, Slack, PowerPoint etc. have developed the ability to convey information remotely, which has apparently become the major hub for online meetings.\u00a0Whether we all agree or disagree, PowerPoint is the new It in technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/indiaair1-jumbo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/indiaair1-jumbo.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/indiaair1-jumbo-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Amazon Campus Seattle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1992 when Ross Perot ran for the President, he gave the\nidea of \u201cElectronic town halls\u201d voters could see their leaders and respond\nimmediately with questions and comments by elected officials. The idea seemed\nlike science fiction at the time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nHowever today, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Live and various other screen\nsharing programs have made that concept a reality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology titans Microsoft and Amazon, have taken the lead by offering numerous government briefings, including a weekly Wednesday online meeting hosted by the Mayor\u2019s Office of Economic Development.\u00a0\u00a0This week, the meeting featured PowerPoint presentations by the Small Business Administration with information on applying for the disaster relief loans, the Washington Employment Security Department with facts about applying for unemployment and the mayor\u2019s office itself, with updates on rules, opportunities, and innovations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These live interactions with elected officials and staff at a time of crisis give leaders a chance to calm fears and convey actionable information. The effect is 180\u00b0 away from cable news, polemics or comments in news articles.\u00a0Viewers are given statistical updates, facts sheets, and links that can help them find the information they need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later in the day, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal ended the\nsession with words of encouragement: \u201cWe can defeat this. People must pay\nattention to the \u2018stay home stay healthy\u2019 order. Take caution when you go out.\nOur hearts are big. Our resolve is strong. And we will get through this.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ross Perot\u2019s vision had come to life and today, nearly 30\nyears later, PowerPoint is still going strong, though virtually all the\ntechnology around it is new. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seattle\u2019s\nembrace of technology old and new is setting an example for other government\nentities to follow as they seek to lead and inform the citizens during this\ntough time of crisis.<\/p>\n\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div class=\"2c935cf620b701aabbb7cc90bbf4023c\" data-index=\"100\" style=\"\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"excerpt\">1.) New App is Live on Indian Phones The Disney+ Hotstar streaming is now official in India and the app has been upgraded to reflect the new Disney+ branding. The service was supposed to go live on March 29 earlier, but there was a delay given the coronavirus outbreak.\u00a0The Hotstar app is now known as Disney+ Hotstar and there is&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/04\/technology-news-for-the-week-4-04-2020-legendshub-blog\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":432,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[31],"tags":[124,127,128,130,98],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=429"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":433,"href":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429\/revisions\/433"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=429"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legendshub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}