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Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 7 Glitch Stops Cellular Service
- October 02, 2016
Stephen Hackett , of the blog 512 Pixels was the first to notice this defect. When Hackett notified AppleCare, Apple's extended-warranty program, about the issue, the company responded that it would send a replacement phone. Still, it takes a little of the shine off the iPhone 7 launch weekend. Thankfully, all phones now still continue to work, but a hissing phone is certainly not something you want to hold in your hand or put in your pocket. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Stephen Hackett , of the blog 512 Pixels was the first to notice this defect. When Hackett notified AppleCare, Apple's extended-warranty program, about the issue, the company responded that it would send a replacement phone. Still, it takes a little of the shine off the iPhone 7 launch weekend. Thankfully, all phones now still continue to work, but a hissing phone is certainly not something you want to hold in your hand or put in your pocket. (more...)
Snapchat Announces $130 Smart Sunglasses
- October 02, 2016
You'll pair Spectacles to your Android smartphone or iPhone over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, but you'll still be able to use the glasses as a standalone device. Speaking with Journal about a recent hike, CEO Evan Spiegel said "When I got the footage back and watched it, I could see my own memory, through my own eyes - it was unbelievable". (more...)
- October 02, 2016
You'll pair Spectacles to your Android smartphone or iPhone over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, but you'll still be able to use the glasses as a standalone device. Speaking with Journal about a recent hike, CEO Evan Spiegel said "When I got the footage back and watched it, I could see my own memory, through my own eyes - it was unbelievable". (more...)
'Happy memories, incredibly grateful': Parting words to Canada from Prince William
- October 02, 2016
After a whirlwind seven days packed with some 30 engagements, including a royal tea party, the royal visit came to and end in Victoria on Saturday. Prince George - who was wearing Little Lord Fauntleroy-esque red velvet pantaloons - and the ridiculously cute Princess Charlotte had themselves a whale of a time playing with bubbles, balloons, ponies and most importantly, dogs. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
After a whirlwind seven days packed with some 30 engagements, including a royal tea party, the royal visit came to and end in Victoria on Saturday. Prince George - who was wearing Little Lord Fauntleroy-esque red velvet pantaloons - and the ridiculously cute Princess Charlotte had themselves a whale of a time playing with bubbles, balloons, ponies and most importantly, dogs. (more...)
The 9/11 lawsuit bill: Override justified
- October 02, 2016
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell also said he was anxious about unintended consequences of the measure, saying changes to the law might be needed. "It's hard to take at face value the suggestion that somehow they were unaware of the consequences of their vote". "Ignorance is not an excuse, particularly when it comes to our national security", he said. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell also said he was anxious about unintended consequences of the measure, saying changes to the law might be needed. "It's hard to take at face value the suggestion that somehow they were unaware of the consequences of their vote". "Ignorance is not an excuse, particularly when it comes to our national security", he said. (more...)
Obama to Attend Shimon Peres' Funeral
- October 02, 2016
Israel has not seen such an event at least since the 1995 funeral of Yitzhak Rabin, assassinated former rival and prime minister, who had been awarded the same time as Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat the Nobel peace in 1994. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Israel has not seen such an event at least since the 1995 funeral of Yitzhak Rabin, assassinated former rival and prime minister, who had been awarded the same time as Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat the Nobel peace in 1994. (more...)
Battlefield 1 story won't be one singular campaign
- October 02, 2016
This adds some depth to what we're used to in campaigns from games like Battlefield and Call of Duty . I've never been one to associate the Battlefield series with single-player, even with Bad Company being eight years old. A full livestream of Battlefield 1 campaign footage is taking place tomorrow, live from TwitchCon. One Story will have you playing an Arab rebel who works with Lawrence to take down the Ottoman Empire's armored train (which has been seen previously in the ... (more...)
- October 02, 2016
This adds some depth to what we're used to in campaigns from games like Battlefield and Call of Duty . I've never been one to associate the Battlefield series with single-player, even with Bad Company being eight years old. A full livestream of Battlefield 1 campaign footage is taking place tomorrow, live from TwitchCon. One Story will have you playing an Arab rebel who works with Lawrence to take down the Ottoman Empire's armored train (which has been seen previously in the ... (more...)
Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Have Reached A Temporary Custody Agreement
- October 02, 2016
USA Today noted that there is no confirmation yet if Brad is under investigation with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. The source quoted by the site went on to add share how Pitt has been coping with the split and putting the kids as his priority. "DCFS did not require it for its investigation.Pitt simply offered". (more...)
- October 02, 2016
USA Today noted that there is no confirmation yet if Brad is under investigation with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. The source quoted by the site went on to add share how Pitt has been coping with the split and putting the kids as his priority. "DCFS did not require it for its investigation.Pitt simply offered". (more...)
Funeral of former Israeli president at Mount Herzl
- October 02, 2016
But there was no indication that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's rare visit to Jerusalem and the amiable words he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exchanged would lead to any movement in long-stalled peacemaking. Thousands of Israelis are expected to view the casket. "I always was in awe of his endless capacity to look beyond even the most crushing setbacks in order to seize the possibilities", he said. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
But there was no indication that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's rare visit to Jerusalem and the amiable words he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exchanged would lead to any movement in long-stalled peacemaking. Thousands of Israelis are expected to view the casket. "I always was in awe of his endless capacity to look beyond even the most crushing setbacks in order to seize the possibilities", he said. (more...)
LeEco offers attractive discounts on Flipkart 'Big Billion Days'
- October 02, 2016
Prizes worth lakhs are on offer by Snapdeal . So who will emerge a victor this Diwali? Flipkart asserted that it had a larger market share, while Snapdeal challenged the numbers and maintained it was still No. "In terms of value, their orders from us is around 20-25% less than past year". In an interview in September with Mint , Agarwal had said that Amazon India was not worrying over the strategy of rivals and was focusing mostly on beefing up its own capabilities. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Prizes worth lakhs are on offer by Snapdeal . So who will emerge a victor this Diwali? Flipkart asserted that it had a larger market share, while Snapdeal challenged the numbers and maintained it was still No. "In terms of value, their orders from us is around 20-25% less than past year". In an interview in September with Mint , Agarwal had said that Amazon India was not worrying over the strategy of rivals and was focusing mostly on beefing up its own capabilities. (more...)
Watch 'South Park' Spoof the Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Debate
- October 02, 2016
Undecided voters make up 9 percent of respondents. Monday night's debate is credited for Clinton's boost. "But I think she made a very tragic mistake a year and a half ago". Holt, a newscaster on NBC Nightly News, "was much, much tougher on me than he was on Hillary", declared Trump, particularly miffed that Holt quizzed him on his support of the Birther conspiracy. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Undecided voters make up 9 percent of respondents. Monday night's debate is credited for Clinton's boost. "But I think she made a very tragic mistake a year and a half ago". Holt, a newscaster on NBC Nightly News, "was much, much tougher on me than he was on Hillary", declared Trump, particularly miffed that Holt quizzed him on his support of the Birther conspiracy. (more...)
BlackBerry to stop making its own phones
- October 02, 2016
So for all intents and purposes, BlackBerry the company is done with phone hardware design and stuff like that, focusing only on software development, "including security and applications". The last BlackBerry phone to manufactured by the company was "Priv", its first Android-powered device that was released previous year globally. Almost $100 million to $150 million a quarter was dedicated to manufacturing BlackBerry's devices, a cost that will all but disappear. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
So for all intents and purposes, BlackBerry the company is done with phone hardware design and stuff like that, focusing only on software development, "including security and applications". The last BlackBerry phone to manufactured by the company was "Priv", its first Android-powered device that was released previous year globally. Almost $100 million to $150 million a quarter was dedicated to manufacturing BlackBerry's devices, a cost that will all but disappear. (more...)
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recall: Company To Issue Replacements Starting Sept. 21
- October 02, 2016
Baxter said that replacement phones will be available no later than 21st September. Galaxy Note 7 owners will also get a $25 gift card, in-store credit, in-store accessory credit or bill credit from select carriers or retail outlets. "The recalled devices have a 5.7 inch screen and were sold in the following colors: black onyx, blue coral, gold platinum and silver titanium with a matching stylus". (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Baxter said that replacement phones will be available no later than 21st September. Galaxy Note 7 owners will also get a $25 gift card, in-store credit, in-store accessory credit or bill credit from select carriers or retail outlets. "The recalled devices have a 5.7 inch screen and were sold in the following colors: black onyx, blue coral, gold platinum and silver titanium with a matching stylus". (more...)
Matt Damon Makes Fun Of Jimmy Kimmel After Emmys Loss
- October 02, 2016
The HBO series did pick up Emmys for writing, directing, as well has a bevy of Creative Arts Emmys, but walked away empty-handed when it came to the acting categories. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story", apologizing to the prosecutor - who she brought to the gala - for misjudging her. That was gag material for Kimmel, who said her trophy would be in the "lost and found". (more...)
- October 02, 2016
The HBO series did pick up Emmys for writing, directing, as well has a bevy of Creative Arts Emmys, but walked away empty-handed when it came to the acting categories. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story", apologizing to the prosecutor - who she brought to the gala - for misjudging her. That was gag material for Kimmel, who said her trophy would be in the "lost and found". (more...)
Trump blasts Clinton for using beauty queen against him
- October 02, 2016
Unsurprisingly, Mr Trump's pre-dawn Twitter tirade ricocheted across the campaign trail. "Did Crooked Hillary help disgusting (check out sex tape and past) Alicia M become a USA citizen so she could use her in the debate?" said Trump, in one of a series of virulent tweets . (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Unsurprisingly, Mr Trump's pre-dawn Twitter tirade ricocheted across the campaign trail. "Did Crooked Hillary help disgusting (check out sex tape and past) Alicia M become a USA citizen so she could use her in the debate?" said Trump, in one of a series of virulent tweets . (more...)
Deutsche Bank nears $US5.4 bln settlement
- October 02, 2016
Deutsche Bank's USA -listed shares jumped 14% to close at 13.09 in the stock market today, nearing their 50-day line. The German DAX also finished solidly higher, while the euro gained on the dollar. "At no time in the last two decades has Deutsche Bank been as safe as it is today", Cryan wrote in a memo to his staff, pointing to the bank's 215 billion euros ($241 billion) in liquidity reserves, ongoing restructuring and a 1.0-billion-euro operating profit in the first half. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Deutsche Bank's USA -listed shares jumped 14% to close at 13.09 in the stock market today, nearing their 50-day line. The German DAX also finished solidly higher, while the euro gained on the dollar. "At no time in the last two decades has Deutsche Bank been as safe as it is today", Cryan wrote in a memo to his staff, pointing to the bank's 215 billion euros ($241 billion) in liquidity reserves, ongoing restructuring and a 1.0-billion-euro operating profit in the first half. (more...)
Download Google's Smart Messaging App Allo Now
- October 02, 2016
The Google Allo app also comes with AI buried deep into the virtual assistant and it can be called upon at any time to help with things like directions, news and weather info, flight details, among many other things. There's also Incognito Mode. Smart Reply will also suggest responses for photos sent in Google Allo . Instead, a message letting the recipient know you are using Allo to send the messages will appear. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
The Google Allo app also comes with AI buried deep into the virtual assistant and it can be called upon at any time to help with things like directions, news and weather info, flight details, among many other things. There's also Incognito Mode. Smart Reply will also suggest responses for photos sent in Google Allo . Instead, a message letting the recipient know you are using Allo to send the messages will appear. (more...)
Galaxy Note 7 Explosion Prompts New Lawsuit on Samsung
- October 02, 2016
The South Korean firm had earlier said Galaxy Note 7 smartphones sold in China were safe to use. The company said that the Note 7 devices with no defect in the batteries would be made available no later than Wednesday. In a related development, South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it will allow people to use and charge the new Note 7s on all flights. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
The South Korean firm had earlier said Galaxy Note 7 smartphones sold in China were safe to use. The company said that the Note 7 devices with no defect in the batteries would be made available no later than Wednesday. In a related development, South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it will allow people to use and charge the new Note 7s on all flights. (more...)
Coolpad Note 5 with Snapdragon 617 SoC launches for Rs 10999
- October 02, 2016
Coolpad Note 5 price in India is Rs. 10,999. Coming to the hardware setup on this smartphone, the device is rocking Qualcomm's dated Snapdragon 617 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone features an all-aluminum unibody design. Incidentally, Coolpad has included a front facing LED flash onto their phablet thereby helping users in capturing selfie in challenging lighting conditions. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Coolpad Note 5 price in India is Rs. 10,999. Coming to the hardware setup on this smartphone, the device is rocking Qualcomm's dated Snapdragon 617 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone features an all-aluminum unibody design. Incidentally, Coolpad has included a front facing LED flash onto their phablet thereby helping users in capturing selfie in challenging lighting conditions. (more...)
Buick launches Avenir as high-end sub-brand
- October 02, 2016
The brand is said to have experienced a significant uptick in interest from female buyers, while half of all current buyers are coming from rival brands. Buick sales in the US totaled 148,845 this year through August, flat from a year earlier, but it is in the process of launching two new models, the Envision SUV and the LaCrosse sedan. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
The brand is said to have experienced a significant uptick in interest from female buyers, while half of all current buyers are coming from rival brands. Buick sales in the US totaled 148,845 this year through August, flat from a year earlier, but it is in the process of launching two new models, the Envision SUV and the LaCrosse sedan. (more...)
Former Miss Universe is 'disgusting'
- October 02, 2016
Clinton pointed to 1996 pageant victor Machado in the first presidential debate on Monday to stress Trump's poor treatment of women, noting Trump had belittled her after she gained weight. "And just when it's looking like it's a good bet that she will lose, we're talking about things that I believe don't help us win", he says. Machado took to Facebook to say his tweets were part of a pattern of "demoralising women", calling them "cheap lies with bad intentions". (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Clinton pointed to 1996 pageant victor Machado in the first presidential debate on Monday to stress Trump's poor treatment of women, noting Trump had belittled her after she gained weight. "And just when it's looking like it's a good bet that she will lose, we're talking about things that I believe don't help us win", he says. Machado took to Facebook to say his tweets were part of a pattern of "demoralising women", calling them "cheap lies with bad intentions". (more...)
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