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TCL previews the new Alcatel series 1, 3, and 5

January 11, 2018

Alcatel is also joining the 18:9 display trend with the launch of three new smartphones at CES 2018 . It further cements its dedication to "flagship style and features" at "mid to entry-level price points". The 1 Series is the company's most affordable range in its 2018 portfolio, and offers a unibody design, Alcatel FullView 18:9 displays and face unlocking.

Floyd Mayweather Thinks The #MeToo Movement Is About The Classic Clipse Song

January 11, 2018

The undefeated boxer fumbled through a tone-deaf answer to a question about his take on the popularised hashtag, which has empowered women across the globe to share their stories of sexual assault and harassment. However, many were not pleased with how he handled the #MeToo question and attacked him with his personal issues in the past. FM: Of course. I mean, you live and you learn.

Great Barrier Reef sea turtles are 99 per cent female

January 11, 2018

If we don't actively combat climate change , we may lose green sea turtles forever. The population of about 200,000 nesting females in the northern Great Barrier Reef could crash without more males, according to the report. "We won't see the effects of what's happening today for several decades", she said. Common sense tells you: "One male and a hundred females ― that's going to be a very exhausted boy".

Zuckerberg Makes Fixing Facebook His 'Personal Challenge' For 2018

January 11, 2018

So what are the issues he's talking about? Zuckerberg wrote in a post Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, that he now wants to focus on protecting Facebook users from abuse, defending against interference by nation-states and "making sure that time spent on Facebook is time well spent".

MacOS High Sierra unlocks App Store Preferences with any password

January 11, 2018

The App Store settings are also unlocked by default, meaning the password would only be requested if the user has clicked on the padlock icon to prevent settings being changed. While the discovery of the flaw may be alarming for some Mac users, the potential for it to be exploited in an attack is perhaps limited. The flaw allows anyone with access to your Mac to enter any password in the App Store section of the System Preferences app which clearly shouldn't happen.

CES: Power cut at major Las Vegas electronics show

January 11, 2018

CNET's Tim Stevens reports the power also flickered at the Cosmopolitan Hotel across town. A little over an hour later, the CES Twitter account said they had "been informed by Nevada Power that the outage has been addressed and they are in the process of restoring power".

New Asus Zenbook Flip 14 Hybrid Laptop Launches March 2018 From $899

January 11, 2018

ZenBook Flip 14 is the world's thinnest 2-in-1 laptop with discrete graphics, giving unprecedented graphics performance in an ultra-compact device. Battery life is pretty impressive as well - if it lives up to ASUS' claims of 15 hours, that is.

OH man indicted for using 'Fruitfly' malware to spy on Americans

January 11, 2018

Department of Justice announced the 16-count indictment on Wednesday. According to court documents, 28-year-old Philip R. Durachinsky was charged with Computer Fraud and Abuse Act violations, Wiretap Act violations, aggravated identity theft and production of child pornography.

Major power outage hits CES, a consumer electronics show

January 10, 2018

The power outages appeared to be primarily in Central Hall, the exhibit space with tech companies like Intel, Sony, and Samsung. CES has been tweeting about the situation and notes that the outage is contained to only a few of the halls at the venue, including the main "central" hall.

Philips 'Hue Sync' for Mac/PC Coming, Along with Hue 3.0 for iOS

January 10, 2018

Philips is partnering with other companies and software developers to synchronize Hue lights with games, movies, and music. Running in the background, Hue Sync will analyze anything displayed on your monitor in real-time and create light scripts to compliment your content.

Four soldiers, 107 insurgents die in Borno

January 10, 2018

The vehicle, laden with improvised explosive devices, rammed into an MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle of the military, injuring nine of the troops, he added. "In Metele, the terrorists attempted to attack troops in harbour, but this was stiffly resisted with heavy casualty on Boko Haram terrorists' side.

Total War: Three Kingdoms announced and ancient China is the location

January 10, 2018

Scenting opportunity, warlords from China's great families follow suit, forming a fragile coalition in a bid to challenge Dong Zhuo's remorseless rule. The Total War team made the announcement on Twitter , revealing that the historical strategy game will launch in Fall 2018, and will be the first game in the series to explore ancient China.

Scientists closer to unveiling source of mysterious bursts from distant object

January 10, 2018

However, the mystery of FRBs is far from solved. This property occurs because all light waves, including radio waves, can ripple up and down, left and right, or at any angle in between. The radio waves from FRB 121102 were short in duration and strongly polarized (with most of the radio waves all rippling in the same direction), similar to radio emissions from young energetic neutron stars previously seen in the Milky Way galaxy, Andrew Seymour , co-author on the study and a researcher at the ...

LG Display has made a 65-inch rollable OLED

January 10, 2018

LG is one of the world's leading makers of OLED TVs , and it's got a TV on display at CES 2018 that's more than just flexible - it's rollable . That's a huge screen that might actually benefit from 8K resolution compared to 4K. The contrast is also flawless because black pixels in an OLED matrix are simply off. According to LG, OLED technology gives ultra-high resolution without disturbing the image brightness.

Domino's CEO stepping down in pizza chain shakeup

January 10, 2018

J. Patrick Doyle's departure after eight years at the helm, during a tumultuous time for many USA food companies, wasn't expected. Doyle has been credited with improving Domino's digital ordering technology, which has helped it compete against other pizza chains, Bloomberg reported .

Say Hello to Google Pay; brought Android Pay and Google Wallet together

January 10, 2018

Developers are also encouraged to implement the mobile payment service on their apps, stores, and websites. The last we heard of it was when Project Fi introduced group repay made possible with Google Wallet and when it started offering easy payment experience across the web .

Jeff Bezos becomes richest person in history

January 10, 2018

While Bloomberg puts Bezos' net worth at $105.1 billion; Forbes , a major tracker of the net worth of the world's richest, put Bezos' net worth at $104.4 billion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index , Bezos is now richer than anyone in history at $106 billion . If adjusted for inflation, that cumulative total would now be over $144 billion in 2018.

Noise pollution affects both stress hormones and fitness of birds

January 10, 2018

Lead author of the study, Nathan Kleist at the CU Boulder conducted out an intensive and rigorous study and their results showed that noise pollution linked to both stress hormones and fitness of birds. Nestlings in the noisiest environments had smaller body sizes and reduced feather development, potentially diminishing their odds of survival. "If you were trying to talk to your friends and your children and you were always at a loud party you would get worn out", said Kleist, who likens ...

New year, new(ish) face: BMW 2 Series Active and Gran Tourer updated

January 10, 2018

Under the bonnet, the Active Tourer and Gran Tourer get received new efficiency-boosting powertrain tech. They follow on from the updated 2 Series Coupe and Cabriolets that launched previous year. Exclusive materials and new seat covers in cloth/Sensatec and leather are now available for the interior along with a new electronic gear selector lever.

NVIDIA (NVDA) Rating Reiterated by B. Riley

January 10, 2018

The stock decreased 1.04% or $2.31 during the last trading session, reaching $219.63. About 4.59 million shares traded. Prudential Financial Inc. grew its stake in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA ) by 0.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Nintendo trademark resurrects classic N64 title

January 10, 2018

However, a new trademark indicates that Nintendo might be bringing it back to some capacity. Pixelpar , a renowned gamer shared this via Twitter. The first game in the series was first released in 1998 on Nintendo 64, and saw a Virtual Console port on the Wii later on.

Were Analysts Bullish Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE) This Week?

January 10, 2018

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE: HPE ) now has a "Buy" signals on Composite indicators by TrendSpotter. This volume capacity is dissimilar from 3 months average volume. Investors who observing the volume trend of Imperva, Inc. (GNW), during the trading sessions, it is clear to see that the prices of their shares moved to $3.21.

Apple's iCloud in China to be run by local company

January 10, 2018

Despite this, Apple has previously stated that it would create no back doors for governments or other organizations to access customer data, a claim it maintained today when it announced its plans for transferring data to local servers. Image caption This message was sent to iCloud users in China. "We believe new partnerships will improve the Chinese iCloud user experience by reducing latency and improving reliability", Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president for environment, policy and social ...

Radian Group Inc. (RDN) EPS Estimated At $0.44

January 10, 2018

The stock increased 1.30% or $0.28 during the last trading session, reaching $21.75. About 403,655 shares traded. It is down 0.00% since January 10, 2017 and is. Therefore 62% are positive. Radian Group had 38 analyst reports since August 31, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Barclays Capital maintained Radian Group Inc.

Is Invesco (NYSE:IVZ) In Trouble? Bank of America Issues Downgrade

January 10, 2018

About 3.53 million shares traded or 43.60% up from the average. Invesco Ltd now has $15.16B valuation. Dean Investment Associates Llc sold 22,916 shares as the company's stock declined 2.83% while stock markets rallied. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. Bank Of America Corp De stated it has 0% in Evans Bancorp, Inc.

EA Files Patent for Matchmaking System Algorithm that Can Track Player Spending

January 10, 2018

The outrage was so massive that finally, EA took a decision to temporarily withdraw the revenue model from Star Wars Battlefront 2 . Those patents have appeared online giving us some more information as to what they are about and make us think what impact they'll have on the company's games.

Cycling specialist Peloton unveils high-tech, $4000 treadmill at CES

January 10, 2018

After just four years in operation, Peloton, the indoor, interactive cycling platform, is no longer just that. "Whether you want a mellow 10-minute walking class, an intense 60-minute bootcamp class, or anything in between, the Peloton Tread is ideal for you", said John Foley, Founder and CEO of Peloton.

LG Breaks Ground With a 65-inch Rollable Display

January 10, 2018

LG will offer the LG W8 OLED Wallpaper TV in 65-inch (OLED65W8PUA) and 77-inch (OLED77W8PUA) sizes. The screen can also be partially unrolled to form a smaller display to show things like calendar and weather information or act as a music player.

Pokémon Go will drop support for older iPhones and iPads

January 10, 2018

Alongside iPhone 5 and 5c, the iPad fourth, third, first generation and iPad 2 are also impacted. Your Pokemon GO account will not be lost, but you will need to switch to a supported device to continue to play the game. The percentage gets higher when you include even older phones like the 4 and 4s. While many incremental OS (and mobile OS) updates can be considered highly optional, this is a big one for Apple device owners and we can't stress enough that you should make the leap - ...

CES 2018: Razer's Project Linda Turns Your Phone into a Laptop

January 10, 2018

Think of a device in a laptop or notebook form factor, but totally powered by the Razer Phone, and you're pretty close to it. Razer's Project Linda laptop seamlessly docks the Razer Phone inside its chassis where a touchpad would normally reside, and connects with the press of a button.

Fired Google Employees Sue For Discrimination Against Conservative, White Men

January 10, 2018

A well-known Republican San Francisco lawyer has filed a lawsuit against Google seeking to represent white, male or conservative employees who believe the company has discriminated against them. Or, as put in the lawsuit, their "perceived conservative political views", their "male gender", and their "Caucasian race". The suit claims Google maintains a blacklist of conservatives media personalities not allowed on company grounds: It allegedly includes radio host Alex Jones and ...

Ford and Postmates team up to deliver orders with self-driving cars

January 10, 2018

Ford and Domino's have been testing out the self-driving delivery cars in MI for months. Ford plans to study both what the merchant experience needs to be at the point of delivery and what the customer experience needs to be at that same point.

458 and Rs. 509 Prepaid Packs

January 10, 2018

Vodafone has revamped its Rs 458 and Rs 509 recharge offers to give users more data for a longer validity. Incentivising subscribers to go in for tariff plans priced in the range of Rs 500 to Rs 800, the operators have started offering substantially higher data.

Nokia Sleep nestles under your mattress to help you get more ZZZs

January 10, 2018

It was a package with both a sleep sensor and a bedside unit with an alarm and a speaker. The Sleep is simply a Wi-Fi enabled pad that slips under your mattress and keeps track of your sleep. You'll be guided through an eight-week program in the Health Mate app that'll help you understand your sleep patterns and learn how to have more balanced and regular sleep schedules - this includes navigating the difference between weekday sleep schedules and weekend sleep schedules.

Renault-Nissan Starts Up Billion-Dollar Venture Fund for Car Technology

January 10, 2018

The roughly $1 billion commitment puts Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi in the pole position when it comes to automakers committing to corporate venturing. "This new fund reflects the collaborative spirit and entrepreneurial mind-set at the heart of the Alliance".

RIP John Young: NASA's longest-serving 'naut explores final frontier

January 10, 2018

Young became the first human to fly into space six times, having explored the outer space in each of the Gemini, Apollo, and space shuttle programs. Prior to his service at NASA , Young was a Navy officer and aviator, as well as a test pilot and aeronautical engineer.

Telecom Commission favours raising spectrum holding limit

January 10, 2018

The TRAI has also suggested that the overall cap on holding spectrum should be raised from the current 25 percent to 35 percent. The decision, however, needs to be cleared by the Union Cabinet. "Although current competitive tariffs do not seem sustainable, the short-term Arpu outlook remains subdued, indicating another tough year for the telecom sector", the report said.

Intel drones swarm CES

January 10, 2018

Intel is bringing the first drone light show to the Las Vegas Strip this week with nightly performances at the iconic Fountains of Bellagio during CES 2018. They are tiny, safe and very interesting because they can situate themselves in space without the need for Global Positioning System navigation technology.

Facebook, Sony Sign Deal for Online Videos

January 10, 2018

Facebook has now signed agreements with two of the largest music companies in the world, offering the record industry a bulwark against its bete noire, YouTube, as well as a new and potentially significant source of revenue. "They may look at other companies for ideas", he said . Sony/ATV confirmed the deal to DMN this morning. In any case, given the size of Sony's catalog (3 million songs), it's now far less likely that your beach music-infused vacation video will be yanked from the site.

Mitt Romney treated for prostate cancer last year

January 10, 2018

Ann Romney - a confidant for almost all of Romney's adult life and frequent catalyst for his political ambitions - is fully supporting a campaign for Senate, another strong indicator he will run, according to four people close to the Romneys.

Telecom panel for lifting spectrum cap

January 10, 2018

Sectoral regulator Trai in November previous year had proposed raising the 25 per cent overall spectrum-holding limit to 35 per cent and also removing the cap of 50 per cent holding in the same band. Telecom stocks Idea Cellular, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Communications (RCom) gained up to 4 per cent in Wednesday's trade after the Telecom Commission (TC ) chose to relax spectrum holding caps.

Google Launched A New Directory To Know What Assistant Can Do

January 10, 2018

Google Assistant is branching out in a major way. There's also "What's New" and "What's Trending" categories to help discover some of Assistant's more popular actions. Right now, drivers are expected to pair their phones to their cars to activate the Assistant, but that may not be the case forever. The Assistant can also help you in the vehicle, so that you can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Honor View 10 Hands-on: AI Features Steal the Show

January 10, 2018

The smartphone - exclusively available via Amazon India - is in fact the global variant of the Honor V10, which was launched in China in November. (For added security, there's a fingerprint sensor on the phone's front bezel, too.) In a feature that sounds like it's out of the iPhone X's bag of tricks, the Honor View 10 will also recognize when someone who isn't you is looking at your phone, disguising notification on the device's lock screen until it detects your face.

Satellites To Be Launches In One-Go By Indian Space Research Organization

January 10, 2018

After the unsuccessful IRNSS-1H navigation launch satellite mission in the month of August, this will be the first mission of PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle). This year in the month of February, The first series of the Cartosat-2 satellite was launched by PSLV-C37 along with a single flight of 103 co-passenger satellite.

Rod Stewart to perform in Allentown

January 10, 2018

The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of fame-music icon announced his 22-date North American summer tour Monday. Pre-sale tickets for the Phoenix show go on sale starting on Tuesday, January 16 at 10 a.m.

LG's 65-Inch OLED TV Can Be Rolled Up, Hidden Away

January 10, 2018

And, users will have access to 'more intelligent content information, ' to search soundtracks or casts, and even let the TV turn itself off when a program ends, without setting a specific time. Looking at it up close, I could detect no difference between this rollable panel and LG Display's other, profoundly gorgeous OLED TVs. The new OLED series will include the G8, C8, E8 and B8 series of televisions which will range from 55 to 75 inches.

Rumors hint secret Zuma satellite is a total loss

January 10, 2018

If additional reviews uncover any problems, she said , "we will report it immediately". Last week, the rocket was raised to a vertical position on Pad 39A before being lowered to make way for the Falcon 9 Zuma mission, which launched on Sunday evening.

Global Plan To Fix Ozone Hole Is Working

January 10, 2018

Later amendments to the Montreal Protocol completely phased out production of CFCs. Previous attempts at charting the ozone layer's ebb and flow have centred on the physical size of its hole, so this study marks an exciting deviation from conventional monitoring.

CSX) — CSX Corporation (NASDAQ

January 10, 2018

CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX ) has risen 97.18% since January 7, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 80.48% the S&P500. Ftb Advisors Inc acquired 12,733 shares as Csx Corp (CSX)'s stock rose 3.79%. They issued a "sell" rating and a $45.00 price target for the company. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Friday, October 2 by Citigroup. Since October 24, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 1 insider sale for $219,205 activity.

Texas mother suspected of shooting her two sons and her husband

January 10, 2018

Police were summoned to the 250-room hotel on the Gulf of Mexico after a guest in a nearby room on the eighth floor called police about 4:30 a.m. Monday and reported popping sounds. "Neither is it one of those things that a family will ever want to have to experience". A motive for the apparent murder-suicide is not yet known, and those who knew the family were shocked by the news.

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