The second generation of the RTX was announced at the official Nvidia launch event is September 1st, 2020. The RTX series is called the 3000 series and GPU will be available is September 17th. The RTX 30 series graphic card comes in three types
3090
3080
3070
With the launch of the RTX GPU, the greatest ever generational leap in PC. Gaming has a performance of up to two times than the previous generation.
Here are the new features of RTX 30 Series:
Nvidia Reflex is a new system that optimizes the rendering pipeline across CPU and GPU to reduce latency by 50%. Nvidia Reflex improve reaction time than the previous GPU.
The Nvidia G-Sync Display is a 360hertz display designed for e-sports and has a built-in position latency analyzer. A display befitting for gamers.
Nvidia Broadcast is a new app feature for live streamers that uses an AI algorithm to turn a room into a home studio.
Omniverse machinima is a new app feature that brings elements and assets from games using a real-time computer graphics engine to create cinematic progression.
DLSS 2.0 is a new era AI-Powered computer graphics that Ray trace fewer pixels and use AI on the Tensor cores to increase picture quality and frame rate.
Ampere architecture is the second generation RTX GPU that comes with a new shader, RT core, and Tensor cores.
The new Ampere architecture is built with;
30 shader Tera-Flops( 2.7x faster than the previous generation )
58 RT Tera-Flops core ( 1.7x faster than the previous generation )
238 Tensor cores ( 2.7x faster than the previous generation ).
Samsung is going for the smartwatch crown for Android with a few quirks it has the potential.
Samsung has made many smartwatches and through all that experience the company has refined its Tizen software so much that it has completely ditched Google’s Wear OS.
The Galaxy watch 3 is the latest effort to keep up with reigning smartwatch competitor Apple, introducing familiar features like fall detection and ECG. Samsung also improves their sleep tracking to perform faster than Apple. The hallmark physical rotating bezel is still a superior way to navigate a smartwatch. Watch 3 is priced at $400.
Galaxy Watch 3
Design
The Galaxy Watch 3 is noticeably lighter and slimmer which doesn’t feel as overwhelming. Its stainless-steel case is shinier and classier than the Galaxy Watch active 2, although its underside is noticeably chunkier.
There is also a bump in between the two buttons on the right side that prevents them from accidentally being pressed.
Features
The Galaxy Watch 3’s new features revolve around making it a better health and fitness companion, the upcoming ECG tool along with the new blood pressure readings helps provide more insight to your overall health but these are pending a software update and regulatory approval.
Running Coach
Samsung’s not the first company to provide real-time audio and visual feedback on your jog but the latest wearables from apple & Fitbit don’t offer this.
Additionally, Samsung is doing it for free which is rare after selecting a goal from options like light running, calorie-burning, and speed endurance, you can start your running. The light mode guides you through four stages at gradually increasing speeds and the watch buzzes to tells you to either slow down or speed up to hit the targets.
The watch would say things like great pace, keep up this pace or think positively you’re getting closer to your goal with every step which’s meant to be encouraging but delivered in its robotic voice.
Galaxy Watch 3 shows a more comprehensive analysis for running than other workouts with average heart rate, session duration, and calories burned, you’ll see feedback on your symmetry, contact time, flight time, stiffness, and regularity with advice on what areas you need to improve.
You get more guidance like suggested drills and charts showing your cadence and pace when you view your session in the Samsung Health app on your phone, A feature that will be appreciated by exacting athletes.
Sleep Tracking
Samsung updated the watch 3’s sleep tracking to use the heart rate monitor and accelerometer data which is a very similar approach to Fitbit and uses the info to estimate how much time you spend in zones like Rem, light sleep, deep sleep, or when you are awake.
Samsung will count the time you spend to sleep and other factors like restlessness to assign you a score.
Health Tracking
Tizen OS health tracking outshines Wear OS and Fitbit OS,
it offers a helpful widget for tracking your food and water intake, stress tracking with guided breathing to help you relax and prompt easy exercises when ideal for 1hrs.
Heart rate monitor to check your heartbeat and Blood Oxygen reading to access your health using pores, temperature, blood pressure, and respiratory rate
Fall Detection
In life-threatening situations, Watch 3 can determine when you fall in to get help or you can push the home button on the right side three times to call your emergency contacts and share your location with them to.
Sync
One of Samsung’s smartwatch strengths at least against competitors like Fitbit and Garmin is how it syncs with your phone.
Tizen is far better equipped at handling things like replying to messages, controlling your music, summoning an Uber, or controlling your smart home.
When you receive a message, the watch will show some of the exchange before it so you can get some context for your conversation. Pictures and messages also show up in notifications which is something the Fitbit and Garmin’s don’t offer.
If you want to, you can also use the Samsung watch to call your friends and the onboard mic will make you sound clear. The speakers are loud enough to hear over some light background noise too.
Conclusion
Watch 3 has a robust and well-rounded set of features. With the Galaxy Watch 3, Samsung easily holds onto the title of the best smartwatch for Android users.
The Innoson IVM G40 is the little version of the Luxurious Innoson IVM series, The IVM series includes the Innoson IVM G80, G60, and G40.
The Car looks a lot like a standard car but it a luxurious and has a more aggressive front and end with Innoson badges at the front and the rear with an IVM G40 badge, spare tire, and single exhaust pipes. This is just boring and ordinary stuff about this car.
This is no ordinary car, it might just be the best SUV car in the world produced by an African manufacturing Company. I’m going to explain systematically what makes this car good.
WHAT’S THE ONE THING YOU NEED IN A LUXURY CAR?
Definitely, a good suspension because the Innoson IVM G40 comes with a Front suspension – Independent coil spring and a Rear suspension – Non-independent, coil spring.
Innoson IVM G40 Review
Specification
Variant- 4×4 Length (mm)- 4350
Width (mm)- 1843
Height (mm)- 1837
The number of seats- 5
Engine Capacity – 4×4-2.4L
Front Suspension – Independent coil spring.
Rear suspension – Non-independent, coil spring.
Ground clearance – 210
Curb weight – kg 1830
Calibration Power (Kw)- 105/4800
Torque (N.m/rpm)- 217/4000
Capacity (L)- 2.378
Drivetrain – Front-engine, 4WD
Max. speed (Km/h)- 150
Fuel Type- Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity- 80L
Color: Black.
4×4-2.8L / Automatic / 5 Seats
Design
The Innoson IVM G40 is equipped with dual airbags for safety, features power controlled seat-belts, and a sedan style interior design which is made to provide the highest degree of space and comfort.
It is equipped with ergonomic chairs that fit perfectly to the human body without stress. With a high-performance AC (air conditioner) system, the interior equipment is easy to use and can be adapted according to the passenger’s needs. It comes with the 4Gik69S4N (2.4L) gasoline engine which is mature and powerful with features such as low emission, high reliability, low fuel consumption and carries an electronic immobilizer system that enhances vehicle security.
The vehicle is a four-wheel drive, a standard wheelbase equipped with the latest ABS + EBD Technology. In dangerous conditions such as emergency braking, sharp turns, and slippery ice, the system provides ultimate control of the braking force of each wheel. The sophisticated engine torque protection system makes driving safer and more secure.
Performance
The Safety of cars has long been something each manufacturer has invested time and money and technology has come a long way into cars. One of the most basic safety features in this Innoson car is the ABS+EBD system.
ABS System
This system prevents wheel lock-up when you stomp on the brakes during an unforeseen situation. When Braking on wet surfaces, the ABS technology rescue the driver by Anti-locking brake system that prevents wheel lock-up on a wet sleepy surface or while Emergency braking, Sensors on each of your brakes check for wheel lock up and release then mash the brake disc’s in a matter of microseconds.
The ABS technology in this car also allows you to steer under hard braking while driving in monsoon, poor visibility condition and even bad weather could cause other motorists to brake suddenly in front, the ABS would allow you to change your lane safely against the vehicle in front.
Without an ABS in the Innoson, emergency brakes are slammed for too long and too hard, the chances of the wheels locking up are always a surety and when the wheels do lock, they will stop turning before the car can come to a halt and this, in turn, causes loss of the directional control of the car.
An Innoson ABS consists of four major components – speed sensors on each wheel, computer-controlled valves on each brake (on the hydraulic lines), a pump for restoring hydraulic braking pressure, and an electronic brain. When the electronic brain senses that any wheel is decelerating quicker than the others through the sensors, it adjusts the braking pressure of that wheel. This is done using the computer-controlled valves, which will be opened or closed, on the respective hydraulic line and prevents the lock-up. The pulsing sensation you feel when you brake hard with ABS is because of the opening and closing of the valves.
EBD System
EBD or Electronic Brake Distribution is the extension of the ABS. This is the system that checks the speed, acceleration, and deceleration of each wheel to estimate the amount of load on the wheels. The EBD adjusts the valves on the hydraulic lines of the brakes and distributes the braking force accordingly.
If a wheel is carrying more load, more force is distributed and if the load is less, so is the braking force. The objective of the ABS with EBD systems is to provide the driver with more steering control under hard braking situations and also to reduce stopping distances in some cases such as wet roads.
Suspension
The Innoson Front Independent coil spring suspension is an automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same axle to move vertically independently of the others. This makes the vehicle react swiftly to any bump on the road while it contrasts with the beam axle or de-Dion axle system in which the wheels are linked – movement on one side does not affect the wheel on the other side.
The “Independent” refers to the motion of movement of the wheels or suspension. It is common for the left and right sides of the suspension to be connected with anti-roll bars or other such mechanisms. The anti-roll bar ties the left and right suspension spring rates together but does not tie their motion together.
Conclusion
The Innoson IVM G40 is no ordinary car, it’s a luxurious car meant to meet your basic needs from a car. It’s doesn’t give you the high class needs you to see in a Bugatti or Ferrari but it’s a car worth buying for yourself or loved ones during the celebration season. The IVM G40 has been designed and configured to withstand any pressure or challenges during bad conditions. It’s a top-notch car completely safe for driving. The IVM G40 is priced at NGN 17 million.
The Nigerian government establishes the National Identification Number (NIN) to the identity of every Nigerian.
If you from age zero (birth) and above, a citizen and legal resident in Nigeria you are eligible to enroll for the National Identification Number (NIN). It is important for every Nigerian to get their NIN because the Nigerian government uses it to keep records of individuals together.
The records include demographic data, fingerprints, head-to-shoulder facial pictures, biometric data, and digital signature for the National Identity Database which can be easy to easily confirm the identity of a person.
After the news from the National Identity Management Commission released 2 weeks ago, making it compulsory for every Nigerian who has registered their SIM to update the record with National Identification Number (NIN) and failure to do so in the two weeks deadline customer sim will be blocked.
What Do Nigerians need NIN for?
Apart from SIM registration, we can make use of the National Identification Number to have complete access to plenty of services from Government Social Services, Voters Card Registration, Issuance and renewal of International Passport, Bank Account Opening and Reactivations, to Consular Services for Nigerian Embassies and Missions abroad e.t.c
How does it work?
Bank Account opening: Every bank in Nigeria needs a means of valid identification as a form of identity before you can open a bank account, or reactivate an account that has been dormant/inactive. To register for an International passport: Nigeria Immigration has made it compulsory criteria for anyone who wants to apply for a fresh international passport or want a renewal to first show their National ID card with the NIN before they can apply. Drivers license: A person who intends to drive a vehicle in Nigeria needs to show NIN as a means of identification before he/she can collect a driver’s license. The Federal Road Safety Corps has made it compulsory criteria for anybody.
Conclusion
Every single citizen should get his/her NIN because Nigerian government are working to reduce Internet crime using the NIN
The NIMC (National Identity Management Commission) has released a new update for Nigerians who are yet to get their Nation identity Number. The News was to address the issues on how a citizen in Nigeria & abroad can locate an approved center nearest to their location.
To enroll for NIN you have different procedure and Document. For:
Adults (16 years and above)
Minors (16 years and below)
Adult: What Document and Procedure Do You Need To Enroll For National Identity Number
Previous National ID Card/Driver’s License/Voter’s card (Temporary or Permanent)
Nigerian International passport
Local Government of Origin
Birth certificate/Declaration of age
Attestation letter from a prominent religious/traditional ruler in your community
NHIS ID card
Government staff ID card
Registered/recognized private organization staff ID card
School ID Card (private/public)
Tax Clearance certificate
Valid immigration documents
Procedure
Enter any of the nearest NIMC Enrolment centers with your Bank Verification Number (BVN) with one of these document:
Enter the enrolment Centre with BVN & supporting document.
You’ll be verified if you have ever enrolled before, if not, you will be issued an enrolment form to fill.
After filled, the form will be crosscheck if the information is correctly provided as on the supporting document to check for errors/mistake-filled on the form.
The NIMC official will input your details on the NIMC Software and the applicant will be asked to double-check his/her information for errors using the applicant monitor.
After the applicant’s information is checked, the biometrics (ten fingerprints and facial images) of the applicant will be capture.
After completing, the applicant will be issued a Transaction ID Slip as evidence of the transaction which will be presented back for the NIN within 1-5 working days (temporary ID-card).
Within 12months after the Issuance of the Nation identity Number, the National e-ID Card will be issued to the applicant.
Minor: What Document and Procedure Do You Need To Enroll For National Identity Number
These should be available for Minors before entering any NIMC enrolment center:
Parent/Guardian must accompany minor with their National Identification Number (NIN) Slip.
Evidence to prove the Guardian has related to the minor (if Guardian’s NIN is used).
Registered Birth Certificate/ Statutory Age Declaration.
Supporting Documents:
Birth certificate/Declaration of age
School ID Card (private/Public)
NHIS ID card
Nigerian passport
Attestation letter from a prominent ruler, religious/traditional leader in the community.
Procedure
Parent/Guardian must come to the enrolment Centre with Minor.
the applicant will be verified if you have ever enrolled before, if not, you will be issued an enrolment form to fill.
After filled, the form will be crosscheck by Parent/Guardian if the information is correctly provided as on the supporting document to check for errors/mistake-filled on the form.
The NIMC official will input your details on the NIMC Software and the Parent/Guardian will be asked to double-check his/her information for errors using the applicant monitor.
After the applicant’s information is checked, the biometrics (ten fingerprints and facial images) of the minor will be capture.
After completing, the applicant will be issued a Transaction ID Slip as evidence of the transaction which will be presented back for the NIN within 1-5 working days (temporary ID-card).
Within 12months after the Issuance of the Nation identity Number, the National e-ID Card will be issued to the applicant.
Here is a list of Nigerian companies that have been accredited by NIMC in the following respective countries (Africa, Asia, Europe, and America) to carry out enrolment.
For a List of NIMC center worldwide, you can download the PDF: HERE
Note: For those registering for NIN abroad, the registration is subjected to some fees (PDF). For National Identity Number, you can download the form online: HERE
Conclusion
NIMC has made the registration as easy as ABC for those nationwide & international, just wake into any of the centers and get yourself register in less than 10 mins.
Despite Google’s best efforts in Android security, no code out there can bulletproof it which is why everyone can benefit from installing an anti-virus or security app to get themselves some peace of mind.
The popular apps from established brands with long years of experience in securing desktop & other operating systems. Here are five top-shelf Android security and antivirus apps that you can use to protect your device for free.
Andriod Security App Of 2020
CM Security
CM security prize itself on the antivirus engine that’s why repeatedly they ranked first in tests. Which is able to
Fix system vulnerabilities.
Scan apps file systems.
Scan websites to ensure your device’s safety and privacy in real-time.
Able to vault, block functionalities to let you lock your data from unwanted eyes.
Prevent your children from spending on apps and games.
has a Find My Phone tool that lets you locate your device on a map, make it yell to find it, or lock it to protect your privacy.
The app can scan external SD cards to detect and delete threats, scan new applications, update installations in real-time, carry out scheduled scans, block unwanted phone calls to prevent harassment, and block phishing websites.
Avast Security
Avast is an old-time reliable defender against infected files, unwanted privacy, phishing malware, spyware, and viruses. The latest version contains features previously reserved for subscribers that have now become completely free. Avast’s antivirus engine can:
Automatically scans for infected apps and new apps upon first use.
Includes web and file scanning for complete mobile protection.
Provides insights about installed apps.
Access rights ads network integrations.
Permissions blocks numbers.
Scans and blocks malware-infected sites.
Handles USSD numbers that are particularly dangerous.
It can also wipe your device memory.
No Root Firewall
No-root firewall isn’t as slick as the other android security solutions listed here but serves its purpose well unlike other apps that require root privileges to do the same things.
This firewall delivers hostname, domain name filtering, fine-grained access control, and requires no suspicious permissions such as location, phone number data all of that is combined in a simple interface.
Kaspersky Internet Security
Kaspersky Labs’ is an award-winning android security application that is available on mobile devices. It protects the private and sensitive information stored in your smartphones and tablets against any mobile threats viruses spyware triads and intrusions. Its focus on web protection but also featuring capable file scanning Kaspersky internet security to block malicious websites while you surf the web.
Kaspersky also contains tools for remotely controlling your device in the event it gets lost or stolen. The app is also able to filter unwanted calls and messages to hide personal communication.
Kaspersky is also present on Android wear smartwatches with the ability to display notifications, send commands, or listen for voice control.
Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes is a famous anti-malware app by Malwarebytes Corporation that is upon Android to taking care of Trojan, ends malicious code, potentially unwanted programs links to malicious websites and incoming text messages, apps tracking location without your consent, and other security vulnerabilities. It features:
Both real-time and on-demand protection.
Scans native storage and SD card.
Breaks down apps access privileges by category
Handles many other aspects of app-related mobile security.
This is easy to do and literally, anyone can do it, you just got to be a little disciplined.
There’s a whole bunch of apps out there that will do the things that we’re talking about we’re just going to go over our top apps after this you want to research other apps.
You can go on any platform and research more but we’re going to give you our top apps but the main thing we want to get out while I was doing this is financial responsibility.
These apps can be used on a day-to-day basis because they just work well. I’m going to try to make it as easy as possible for you to start saving as a student.
Here are apps to help you save money as a student:
Piggyvest
Platform: Android, iOS, Web
PiggyVest is another financial related app to start saving as a student.
PiggyVest is an online saving app that helps student safely save their fund they don’t want to make use of. It is the largest growing financial app in Africa and was launched in 2016 as a fintech start-up, the first online saving and investment app in west Africa.
This is an easy app that helps you save and invest with ease, they offer various and investment plan to save cash periodically (daily, weekly, monthly), with these various plans come different interest rates. You can save as little as NGN1000 daily. The app help user maintains their saving discipline with their quarterly basis withdrawal date (withdrawal outside the agreed withdrawal date attract a 5% early withdrawal fee.
Features
Autosave
A feature that allows you to set an active debit subscription from your bank card to your PiggyVest saving (automatically till you reach your desired target).
The active debit can be set for daily, weekly, monthly, and also you can set the amount and hours you want the debit to happen.
Safelock Accounts
is a feature that allows you to decide when you want to use your money, the funds will be locked out of your fund till the desired date you fixed.
NB: the higher the duration you choose to safe lock your fund, the higher the interest rate per annum.
Target Savings
Allows you to create multiple target/group saving accounts. It helps you and other users save for a common interest or goal (this plan is beneficial to student/roommate saving to pay rent).
F&K Savings
Platform: Android, iOS, Web
F&K savings is a non-discriminatory Finance management platform that helps you plan your finances effectively, efficiently, and also helping you plan life decisions through consistent savings and Investment.
It was Created by Folarin Adeboye in 2017 with Damilare Abiodun (CTO) and Feyi Sitsofe Kwami (CIO). It aims to help people save little amounts of money periodically (Daily, weekly and monthly) towards a specific financial goal and target or invest spare cash for a specified time while also avoiding the temptation to spend.
F&K savings has made it easy for you to avoid the temptation to spend excessively from different flexible savings and investment plan with simplicity, convenience, discipline, and flexibility to enable you to grow your savings and manage your finances with ease and confidence.
With F&K saving, you earn 10% – 20% interest on savings and earn over 25% returns on investments.
Features
F&K Bronze
This is a monthly savings plan aim at helping individuals save spare cash. This savings package runs for 30 days and does allow for impulse withdrawal.
It is a short-term package available to all customers with zero interest rates and attracts a commission of NGN150. However, you are free to withdraw before or after 30 days.
F&K Silver
This is a 3 months savings plan (approximately 90 days or a semester) after which withdrawal is allowed.
Withdrawal during this plan is not allowed except for extremely serious reasons which will attract a charge. This plan is short term with a service charge of NGN400 and 1.5% interest on your savings.
F&K Gold
This is a 6 monthly savings plan which is approximately 180 days after which withdraw is allowed. A free withdrawal is allowed during this savings period of the plan.
This plan is short term with a service charge of NGN600 and 3% interest on your savings. All customers also have the option of continuity after the expiration date.
F&K Platinum
This is a Nine Months (approximately 270 days) savings plan.
This plan is for customers interested in saving in a long term thereby having a substantial amount of money to commit to a good investment. This plan attracts an interest rate of 4.5% of total savings including a service charge of NGN800.
F&K Diamond
This is 365 days or a yearly saving plan. This savings plan is a long-term subscription available to anyone.
A 6% interest rate on total savings at the end of the 365 days or year and this plan comes with a free financial investment consultancy service to help customers commit their Savings into productive projects. The commission is NGN 1000.
F&K Target
This Plan is made for those who want to save towards a particular goal this is meant for those who want to pay schools’ fees, purchase properties and assets, vacations and travels, etc.
This plan makes it possible to choose a savings target and Save towards it. Zero-interest rate and a 5% commission on total savings before the withdrawal.
F&K Unlimited
Also known as flexible savings. The customer has the privilege of saving for a long time (can save for as long as two (2) to five (5) years) and can also withdraw quarterly.
However, it comes with free quarterly withdrawal and up to 10% interest on total savings.
F&K Loan
It grants you access to the Loan facility to achieve your different goals. F&K Savings is committed to helping you achieve your goals especially Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME’s).
F&K Investment
This mainly for Investors and those that would want to invest their savings into profitable businesses.
They offer:
User-Friendly Interface.
Flexible saving channels.
PCI compliant payment processor to ensure that your savings and data are always safe.
Strict savings.
Cash withdrawals before the expiry date attract a 5% fine.
Instant savings.
Kolopay
Platform: Android, iOS, Web
KoloPay is similar to your local piggy bank but it’s based online. ̉Kolopay is an online savings platform that helps its users start saving as a student. It is a mobile and web application that helps people to achieve saving goals little by little over a while. The Kolopay app is a product of MYKOLO-TECH INNOVATIONS LIMITED.
Kolopay is a functional, secure, and easy app to use, privacy and security of its users are top priority, in other words, it does not save their bank credentials instead all personal information and transactions are encrypted. This platform is created on a cashless policy.
Your accounts are linked using your debit card details which are safe and secured. Your savings depend on what you desire, with freedom of customization to create your goals with their names.
This kolopay feature is flexible enough to help you save as low as NGN100 and as high as NGN100,000 at once. However, for you to stay true to achieve your goals you need the discipline of savings. Kolopay designed this application to help you maintain the required discipline to achieve goals by making the disburse button active at the due date you set for withdrawal.
Features
Autosave
Automatically save a fixed amount either Daily, weekly, or monthly. Easy save: Save any amount at any time and any day you want.
Koloshare
Invite people to contribute toward your goal (crowd-fund).
Multiple Goals
Setup savings towards many goals e.g Just Savings for Rent, School fees, Car, etc.
High Interest Rate
Enjoy up to 10% annual interest on your savings when you lock your goals.
Security
Your personal information is encrypted and transactions are securely processed.
Conclusion
As a student, you need to learn to cultivate a good savings habit. The apps mentioned in this article will help students in Ghana, Nigeria and most African Countries save enough that they can be proud of.
