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LG to Introduce Smartphone AI at MWC 2018

February 15, 2018

The new suite will also offer smart object recognition as well as shopping suggestions. LG Electronics has officially announced that it's next smartphone will arrive with a new AI camera feature. The phone measures the brightness of the actual image that will be captured, and it results in the brightness levels being adjusted in a more accurate manner than in a conventional way.

Scientific expedition probes newly exposed Antarctic ecosystem

February 15, 2018

Observers had been awaiting its break for more than six months. Large icebergs have broken off Antarctic ice shelves before, such as those that separated from the Larsen A and B ice shelves in 1995 and 2002, respectively. An global agreement has now been put in place to protect this emerging area and keep it in pristine condition. This marine area will benefit from an global agreement reached in 2016, which designated areas for scientific study in newly-exposed marine areas following the ...

Beware "Protect" In Facebook's iOS App

February 15, 2018

However it seems that while it might be billed as a VPN client, the app actually ends up allowing Facebook to track its users. The report notes that Facebook has already leveraged data from Onavo Protect "in a number of ways, most notably in its battle with Snapchat".

Insecurity: Buhari Vows To Implement Solutions That Can Stand 'Test Of Time'

February 15, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed belief that Nigeria's existence as one united country is a divine arrangement and "nothing should be done to put it asunder". But we want to leave the country with a legacy. The lawyer, who appeared on Channels Television's flagship political programme, Sunday Politics noted that both leaders can not recommend a roadmap for Nigerians.

De Blob is getting a fresh coat of paint for Switch

February 15, 2018

The latest Nintendo Switch version of de Blob doesn't have a specific release window, but THQ Nordic promises a 2018 release. Free The Citizens - Free your friends from a black and white world by painting the city back to life as you dodge ink cannons, flatten I.N.K.T.

Sea Of Thieves PC Requirements, Recommended Specs Announced

February 15, 2018

If you had access to the closed beta a few weeks ago, you automatically have access to this - so be sure to mark your calendar and log in as much as you can to help out the test! If there were times where you couldn't start the game, or sell items at outposts, this was where the biggest bottleneck of data was seen, and it's where our areas of focus are now.

Skype security bug requires major rewrite

February 15, 2018

Security researchers have unearthed a major security loophole in Skype which could potentially allow hackers complete control of computers. "Once " system " privileges are gained, an attacker " can do anything ". However, Microsoft says that fixing the bug will take " too much work ", stating that it would require a full rewrite of the application to fix the bug, ZDNet reports .

Range Rover Sport Climbs To Heaven's Gate

February 15, 2018

Jaguar Formula-E reserve driver and Le Mans class victor, Ho-Pin Tung, piloted the Range Rover up the mountain road making full use of the SUV's Ingenium petrol engine and electric motor. Powering the Range Rover Sport P400e is a 221kW 2.0-litre "Ingenium" turbo petrol engine mated to an 85kW electric motor , making for combined outputs of 297kW and 640Nm.

Crypto mining companies to consume more energy than households in Iceland

February 15, 2018

Sigurbergsson told the BBC he estimates Iceland's bitcoin mining tools now use around 840 gigawatt hours of electricity to power computers and cooling systems each year, while most of the country's homes use around 700 gigawatt hours.

And searching for way to change it back

February 15, 2018

A post on Twitter by Snapchat Support earlier this week warned Snapchat users not to believe everything they read on the internet and instead encouraged anyone seeking assistance to refer to the Snapchat Update FAQ on the Snapchat support website.

IFixit HomePod Teardown: Speaker "Built Like a Tank"

February 15, 2018

Furthermore, the Sonos One can pair wirelessly with other connected Sonos speakers and audio equipment (soundbars, towers, etc.), allowing owners to enjoy multi-room audio-a feature the HomePod has yet to master (although it says it's coming)-and build surround sound environments.

Rita Ora Joins Ryan Reynolds in Pokemon Movie 'Detective Pikachu'

February 14, 2018

The Fifty Shades Freed star will join Ryan Reynolds in the upcoming film, based on the video game Great Detective Pikachu , in which players work with Pokemon characters to solve mysteries. Detective Pikachu is directed by Rob Letterman and written by Alex Hirsch. Smith plays a teenahe whose father is kidnapped, which leads him to Pikachu (Reynolds) and a young journalist (Newton) who team up in order to find him.

Amazon Echo Dot ad cleared over cat food order

February 15, 2018

The advert demonstrated various people using the Amazon Echo device - which is voiced by an "intelligent personal assistant" known as Alexa. Clearcast, which pre-approves adverts in the United Kingdom, confirmed Amazon had assured them during the clearance process that there was a security step in place so people must verbally confirm an order placed through the Echo once Alexa asks for active confirmation.

New research reveals that sea levels could rise 1.5 inches every year

February 14, 2018

Right now the oceans rise by around 3 millimetres each year , but that number is going up by 0.8 mm every 12 months, the data shows. But according to a new analysis of satellite data collected over the past 25 years and published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , that rate is increasing by almost a tenth of a millimeter per year - meaning that by the turn of the next century, the ocean could be continuing to rise at more than three times its current ...

Apple shifts approach on feature development, report says

February 14, 2018

This new strategy is a major cultural shift and an acknowledgment of the fact that recent software updates were buggy. Bloomberg's is the second story in a matter of weeks suggesting Apple will put an increased emphasis on reliability with iOS 12 .

Facebook launches 'Lists' to personalise status update box

February 14, 2018

While we suppose people still do that from time to time, like we said, the feature has evolved and according to a report from TechCrunch , Facebook has introduced a new feature called "Lists". Earlier this week, eMarketer released a report predicting that two million young people will stop using Facebook this year , and instead turn towards Snapchat and Instagram.

Instagram getting ready to steal yet another Snapchat feature?

February 14, 2018

Snapchat has struggled over the past two years but a strong fourth quarter in 2017 has given shareholders reason to be optimistic. The feature is also no different from the way that Snapchat already operates. Snapchat creators are being given audience analytics from today, including story views, engagement, and demographics. But a flurry of Twitter comments took issue with the update to Snapchat , which has become a favourite of teens for its disappearing messages but also offers ...

Hot Wheels RC Brings Rocket League To Life This Spring

February 14, 2018

The two RC cars, which are modelled after the "Octane" and "Dominus" cars, are Bluetooth-enabled and can be controlled using your device's touchscreen as a replacement for actual remotes. But that's just the beginning of what we have planned. For more on Rocket League , check out the toy set in the official blog post , or try out the game on PS4, Xbox One, PC and Switch.

NASA shares screaming-purple total solar eclipse from space

February 14, 2018

The season lasts about three weeks and during that time , around the equinoxes, the Earth comes between the SDO and the Sun, according to NASA . India will not get to witness this partial solar eclipse. During the Solar eclipse, pregnant women are not allowed to go out of the house as the harmful rays of the Sun can damage the foetus. Depending on where you're looking, the amount the sun blocks the moon will vary, increasing the more south you are.

Samsung likely to give Galaxy S9 its own version of Apple's Animoji

February 14, 2018

The report claims the S9 will feature Animoji-style 3D emoji which will mimic users' facial expressions. It would have a ram of 4 Gb and a storage capacity of 64 Gb compared to 6 Gb of RAM and 128 Gb of storage for the Galaxy S9 +. While it's still in the rumor state for now, ETNews' claims that the upcoming flagship will sport dual speakers falls in line with a recent report from SamMobile .

Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 Modem With Up to 2Gbps Download Speeds Unveiled

February 14, 2018

For reference, phones like the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Motorola Moto Z2 Force can already download at a theoretical peak of 1 gigabit of data per second, while 5G phones using Qualcomm's X50 modem promise to download up to 5 gigabits per second.

HTC's smartphone president, Chialin Chang, resigns

February 14, 2018

Chang Chia-lin (張嘉臨) resigned on Wednesday as president of Taiwan-based HTC Corp's Smartphone and Connected Devices Business, at a time when the Taiwanese smartphone brand is struggling against stiff global competition. His position seemed useless as HTC sold nearly all of its smartphone design and engineering team to Google . HTC hasn't yet quit the smartphone business, as the company is expected to launch the HTC U12 , a dual-camera flagship phone for 2018.

Chrome to start blocking ads on sites that violate Better Ads Standards

February 14, 2018

And ad networks competing against Google that sling crappy internet advertising around will gradually feel the wrath of Chrome. The Ad Experience Report will highlight the annoying ads on a website for those users who verify ownership of the website.

BMW X4 Expands With More Interior Space, Tech

February 14, 2018

For the first time, the X4 range will be topped by a pair of M Performance models, the M40i and M40d, both with six-cylinder engines and a unique suspension set-up. The entry-level X4 is the xDrive20i, with a two-litre turbopetrol four rated for 135kW at 6500 revs and 290Nm from 1350-1450rpm, which BMW says will hit 100 from a standing start in 8.3 seconds and 215km/h flat out, at a nominal cost of 7.3 litres per 100km on the NEDC scale.

Google is adding fast-loading AMP technology to Gmail

February 14, 2018

If you think there were not enough manifestations of Snapchat's Stories format, I have some news for you . At the ongoing AMP Conf 2018 in Amsterdam, Google showcased a new format of storytelling that may change the way users consume content in the coming times.

Nokia sold more smartphones than Google, HTC, and Sony over the holidays

February 14, 2018

Nokia has also added the latest February 2018 Security Patch with the update. If you are already a member of the Nokia beta labs, your phone will automatically receive the Android 8.1 beta OTA update notification. The Nokia 8 is backed by a 3,090mAh battery and supports Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging. You will either be prompted to download this update or you can check by going to Settings and searching system updates and then by checking for the update.

Android P is reportedly being built with support for #notchlife

February 14, 2018

Google wants to bring those users to its camp since they spend more on apps and adopt other services. We first saw it on the Essential Phone , which was released before the iPhone X . A flashy redesign could help Android phones stand out this year, especially as Apple is said to be putting its own major redesign on the back burner until next year to focus on performance and reliability in iOS 12 .

More snow nixes flights at Chicago airports

February 14, 2018

Sunday, the weather service said. It is expected that up to a half inch of snow and up to one tenth of an inch of ice could accumulate, the weather service said. More than 260 flights were canceled at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus, Michigan. The storm system stretches from western Montana across the Dakotas and parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and IL, and reaches as far east as southern MI.

Unilever threatens to pull advertising from social networks

February 12, 2018

Unilever, the company behind brands such as Dove soap, Hellman's mayonnaise, Knorr and Lipton Tea, is now seeking to slash its advertising budget by producing fewer, lower budget commercials. "They do care about fraudulent practice, fake news, and Russians influencing the US election", Weed plans to say. Facebook executives visiting Europe last month made a public show of contrition about the social media giant's slow response to abuses on its platform, seeking to avoid further legislation ...

Trump Administration To Privatise The International Space Station By 2025?

February 12, 2018

However, the plans for privatising the ISS are likely to face heavy opposition, considering that the U.S. has already spent around $100 billion to build and operate it. The unmanned spaceship was aiming to reach the station in a record-breaking three-and-a-half hours. "It's inherently always going to be an worldwide construct that requires USA government involvement and multinational cooperation".

Winter Olympics: South Korea probes cyber shutdown during opening ceremony

February 12, 2018

But it was Kim Yo Jong who is the object of most South Korean fascination. U.S. President Donald Trump and Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un were not among those present. As the first immediate member of the North's ruling family to visit South Korea, Kim was swarmed by the local news media. The attack hit WiFi systems before the opening ceremonies, and shuttered a website for the games .

New Horizons breaks Voyager 1's record for most distant images from Earth

February 12, 2018

The new images are the closest images of Kuiper Belt objects obtained to date. The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ) has announced that its New Horizons spacecraft has recently taken the farthest ever images from Earth, breaking a previous record set by Voyager 1's " Pale Blue Dot " taken in 1990.

Instagram testing screenshot warnings in Stories

February 12, 2018

Thank you, Instagram for the warning. It seems that users will get a free pass on the first time, where they will be prompted by a popup that lets them know that the "next time" they take a screenshot or even a screen recording of a Story, that person will know that they've done it.

PyeongChang organisers cyber-attacked during opening ceremony

February 11, 2018

The organisers of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics said Saturday its servers were hacked by an unidentified attacker during the opening ceremony the previous day. Security experts have warned that major global events such as the Olympics are major targets for hackers. "We just had some issue with our internal system".

(MSFT) Shares Sold by Anchor Capital Advisors LLC

February 11, 2018

Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management Llc sold 147,825 shares as the company's stock declined 10.79% while stock markets rallied. Hills Bank & Trust Co. Cadinha Limited Co reported 122,692 shares. Since August 10, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 3 insider sales for $153,199 activity. Investors sentiment increased to 3.67 in Q3 2017.

Experts in United States develop recyclable e-skin

February 11, 2018

Consisting of a translucent thin band, the electronic skin (abbreviated E-skin) tries to mimic numerous human skin's properties and functionalities and can be used in a wide range of applications. 'The idea is to try and mimic biological skin with e-skin that has desired functions'. Finally, to reuse the skin, the gear is splashed into reusing arrangement, influencing the polymers to debase into oligomers (polymers with polymerization degree typically underneath 10) and monomers (little ...

Elon Musk has launched his auto into space

February 11, 2018

Just after yesterday's show, where Elon Musk tweeted an animated video presenting proposed launch of Falcon Heavy carrying red Roadster into the asteroid belt, today there is some reality show. A pair of recycled boosters helped send a heavy payload (Roadster) to space. Then, capitalising on cost-cutting reusable rocket technology pioneered by SpaceX, the two side boosters flew themselves back to Earth for safe simultaneous touchdowns on twin landing pads at Cape Canaveral Air Force ...

Hawai'i Telescope Spots SpaceX Tesla Roadster in Flight

February 11, 2018

Elon Musk's auto is headed off into very deep space after being strapped to the top of a rocket. FULL BROADCAST REPLAY: SpaceX Falcon Heavy Makes History From Kennedy Space Center. Indeed, the photo of that surreal red vehicle and the silliness it represents have served to ignite the imaginations of millions around the globe. This payload means that Falcon Heavy offers increased possibilities for SpaceX, including the launch of bigger satellites for US intelligence and military, ...

Fortnite will add a 60FPS mode on Xbox One

February 11, 2018

As reported earlier this week, Fortnite has been experiencing service stability issues, stemming from the inability to "stay ahead of continued growth". What's more, the team plans to rework the social architecture and the social features in the game. Firstly, social is slated for a slew of improvements.

Reliance JioPhone now available on MobiKwik

February 11, 2018

For the first time Reliance Jio has partnered with a mobile wallet platform to sell its JioPhone, which has been in high demand ever since it first made its debut in the market early previous year. The feature phone comes with a 2MP rear camera and a VGA front-facing selfie camera too. The India-based popular mobile wallet company is the first in the country to sell JioPhone via its own mechanism.

Nancy Pelosi sets record for longest speech on House floor

February 11, 2018

She says it should be "bipartisan, transparent and unifying". Trump's comments were strikingly disconnected from the apparent progress on Capitol Hill, where the House passed a short-term spending measure Tuesday night and Senate leaders were closing in on the larger, long-term pact.

Second White House official resigns amid domestic abuse allegations

February 11, 2018

Jessica Corbett is the wife of David Sorensen , who on Friday resigned as a White House speechwriter amid allegations that he physically and emotionally abused her. "I found out about it very recently and I was surprised by it", the president told reporters at the Oval Office. Once again, Trump managed to jump to the glowing defense of an individual accused of reprehensible actions , lamenting that Porter was going through a very tough time.

Elon Musk and the Bourgeois Space Adventure

February 11, 2018

Fortunately so far, the Tesla Roadster survived the blast of radiation it received as it ventured out of Earth's orbit. It was fun, it was silly , it was handsome, and it felt a bit like a symbol of the beginning of a new ... He said the company is still on track to launch astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon capsule, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, at the end of this year. The president of the Mars Society, a space advocacy group intent on exploring and settling Mars , cheered SpaceX's ...

Watch the highlights from the 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

February 11, 2018

Tensions between the U.S and North Korea intensified during the past year, raising worries of armed conflict on the peninsula. Speaking to NBC's "Nightly News" on Thursday, the vice president continued to stress that the USA would protect itself from North Korean nuclear threats by taking whatever "action is necessary to defend our homeland".

Switzerland upset unified Korean team at women's ice hockey in PyeongChang

February 11, 2018

Kim Yo-jong carried a bright blue folder as she entered the conference room at the Blue House, Seoul's presidential office, and some analysts speculated it could contain a letter from her brother. The US administration has sought to maintain pressure on North Korea through sanctions and tough rhetoric from President Donald Trump . US officials have been urging South Korea to be cautious in its rapprochement with the North.

SpaceX Successfully Launches Falcon Heavy Rocket

February 11, 2018

Astronomers have observed Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster travelling through space using a telescope in Arizona. The Tesla likely won't make it all the way to the asteroid belt, and according to astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell , the Roadster and Starman will make it beyond Mars, but not quite to the asteroid belt.

Koreas share historic handshake at Olympic opening ceremony

February 10, 2018

The invitation was delivered by North Korean leader's sister, Kim Yo Jong, who is in the south visiting the Winter Olympic Games. Kim Jong Un wanted to meet Moon "at an early date" and Moon had said "let's create conditions to make it happen", Blue House spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom told a news briefing.

Justin Trudeau's motorcade crash injures 3, including California Highway Patrol Officer

February 10, 2018

Trudeau, who was traveling in the motorcade at the time of the crash was not injured, officials said . But he says income inequality is growing worldwide. Among them: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced the online business software company will invest another $2 billion in its Canadian operations.

Sandy Spring Bancorp (SASR) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.01 EPS

February 10, 2018

CZR's profit will be $70.41M for 30.88 P/E if the $0.10 EPS becomes a reality. The stock decreased 1.01% or $0.38 during the last trading session, reaching $37.17. Therefore 48% are positive. Caesars Entertainment had 9 analyst reports since December 14, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was maintained by Deutsche Bank on Tuesday, March 15 with "Hold".

Amniocentesis Needles Market: Global Market Supply, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions

February 10, 2018

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