0529 - Google gives first peek at Android M and new Cardboard VR kit

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32923793



1. Peek = a secret look    
2. Panoramas = A picture or series of pictures representing a continuous scene, often exhibited a part at a time by being unrolled and passed beforethe spectator.
3. Discursive = Covering a wide field of subjects; rambling.
4. Montages =  A relatively rapid succession of different shots in a movie.
5. Heralding = To proclaim, especially with enthusiasm; announce or acclaim:
6. Immersive = To engage wholly or deeply; absorb

0528 - Hyundai offers Google Android Auto system in Cars

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32894913

1. Dashboard =A panel under the windshield of a vehicle, containing indicator dials, compartments, and sometimes control instruments.
2. Demographics = The characteristics of human populations and population segments, especially when used to identify consumer markets

0526 - Libor trial ‘Ringmaster’ was ‘greedy’ court hears

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-32879690


1.Libor =  London Inter-Bank Offer Rate: the standard rate of interest for loans between financial institutions
2. ringmaster = A person who is in charge of the performances in a circus ring.
3. rig = To manipulate dishonestly for personal gain:
4.sacked = To rob (a town, for example) of goods or valuables, especially after capture.
5. Asperger’s Syndrome =  is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication,

A pervasive developmental disorder characterized by severe deficits in social interaction and communication, by an extremely limited range of activities and interests, and often by the presence of repetitive, stereotyped behaviors.

0526 - Google patents ‘creepy’ internet toys to run the home

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32843518


1. Patents = To invent, originate, or be the proprietor of (an idea, for example)
2. Creepy =  Annoyingly unpleasant; repulsive:
3. Gaze = To look steadily, intently, and with fixed attention.
4. Anthropomorphic =  resembling the human form
5. Dismay = To upset or distress
6. Vigilant = On the alert, as for danger or error; watchful

0522 - MSpy admits hacking and data theft

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32826678


1. breach = A violation or infraction, as of a contract, law, legal obligation, or promise
2. legitimately = justifiably, lawfully
3. nefarious = evil; wicked; sinful
4. dump = To get rid of; discard
5. encrypt =To alter (data) using a mathematical algorithm so as to make the data unintelligible to unauthorized users while allowing auser with a key or password to convert the altered data back to its original state.
6. cache =   computing a small high-speed memory that improves computer performance

0521 - Office Opening Charges Statement

1. Patching = A piece of code added to software in order to fix a bug, especially as a temporary correction between two releases.
2. ergonomic =  designed to minimize physical effort and discomfort, and hence maximize efficiency
3. bandwith =  The amount of data that can be passed along a communications channel in a given period of time.
4. gourmet =  a connoisseur of fine food and drink; epicure.
5. Connoisseur = A person of informed and discriminating taste
6. Inbound = incoming

0520 - You Tube kids app draws complaints about content

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32795177


1.advocacy = the act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support.
2.flag = to signal with or as if with a flag, to lose vigor or strength; weaken or diminish:
3.explicit = fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied:
4.paedophilia =  the condition of being sexually attracted to children
5.curated = to act as curator of; organize and oversee.
6.lodge = to register (a charge or complaint, for example) before an authority, such as a court; file.