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10 things the Samsung Galaxy S8 can do that the iPhone can't
- April 03, 2017
According to a new report by Fast Company , a third iPhone will feature premium design and could be "north of $1,000". While fans have been speculating about its features since some time now, a new leaked image reveals that the iPhone 8 is coming with a vertical dual-camera setup. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
According to a new report by Fast Company , a third iPhone will feature premium design and could be "north of $1,000". While fans have been speculating about its features since some time now, a new leaked image reveals that the iPhone 8 is coming with a vertical dual-camera setup. (more...)
Have you found Facebook's new hidden News Feed?
- April 03, 2017
Facebook is now testing a new feature that nobody asked for: a second News Feed. The icon has been appearing from time to time at the bottom of the iOS app's main news feed icon and displays a different type of feed made up of posts, articles, photos, and videos from sources users haven't followed, like Facebook Pages or posts from news media organizations, for example. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Facebook is now testing a new feature that nobody asked for: a second News Feed. The icon has been appearing from time to time at the bottom of the iOS app's main news feed icon and displays a different type of feed made up of posts, articles, photos, and videos from sources users haven't followed, like Facebook Pages or posts from news media organizations, for example. (more...)
Samsung Galaxy S8 Easily Hacked
- April 03, 2017
He presented the photo of the user on his phone and flashed it at the Samsung Galaxy S8's front camera and in a few seconds after he moved the photo around, the phone unlocked. Most AIs, such as those of Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple, scour the web and provide information about the subject questioned by the user, Samsung's Bixby adds a new layer of interface onto its devices. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
He presented the photo of the user on his phone and flashed it at the Samsung Galaxy S8's front camera and in a few seconds after he moved the photo around, the phone unlocked. Most AIs, such as those of Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple, scour the web and provide information about the subject questioned by the user, Samsung's Bixby adds a new layer of interface onto its devices. (more...)
Diego Maradona apparently taking legal action over his PES 2017 likeness
- April 03, 2017
It's unclear if Morla has yet filed a lawsuit against Konami on Maradona's behalf; we've asked his office for further details, and are awaiting a response. Had a deal been signed, more than likely, the company would've boasted the fact that the superstar was included in the game, since that could've been an ideal selling point for it. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
It's unclear if Morla has yet filed a lawsuit against Konami on Maradona's behalf; we've asked his office for further details, and are awaiting a response. Had a deal been signed, more than likely, the company would've boasted the fact that the superstar was included in the game, since that could've been an ideal selling point for it. (more...)
Gonzaga advances to NCAA championship
- April 03, 2017
If there was anything that made this Gonzaga team special, it was the ability to lock in, get stops, and hold on when it mattered most. In the years before SC ended its decade-long NCAA Tournament drought, the Gamecocks frequently found themselves down by a lot during the second halves of their games. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
If there was anything that made this Gonzaga team special, it was the ability to lock in, get stops, and hold on when it mattered most. In the years before SC ended its decade-long NCAA Tournament drought, the Gamecocks frequently found themselves down by a lot during the second halves of their games. (more...)
UNC downs OR, to meet Gonzaga in NCAA men's basketball championship
- April 03, 2017
The North Carolina Tar Heels and Gonzaga Bulldogs meet Monday night in the 2017 NCAA Tournament Final at University of Phoenix Stadium. In this one, Meeks was front and center. UNC's coach is in his ninth Final Four, 40 great minutes from his third national title. Thornwell made one to bring the score to 75-73 before Gonzaga's Killian Tillie grabbed the defensive rebound and was fouled. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The North Carolina Tar Heels and Gonzaga Bulldogs meet Monday night in the 2017 NCAA Tournament Final at University of Phoenix Stadium. In this one, Meeks was front and center. UNC's coach is in his ninth Final Four, 40 great minutes from his third national title. Thornwell made one to bring the score to 75-73 before Gonzaga's Killian Tillie grabbed the defensive rebound and was fouled. (more...)
Samsung Galaxy S8 Not Convincing Enough
- April 03, 2017
Naturally, this is an alarming revelation, forcing users to resort to either using their fingerprint readers or iris scanners when they get their hands on the phone. The Galaxy S8 comes in some attractive colours: Midnight Black, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold. Other features include USB-C fast charging, wireless charging, integrated Bixby assistant (with dedicated physical Bixby button) and IP68 rating. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Naturally, this is an alarming revelation, forcing users to resort to either using their fingerprint readers or iris scanners when they get their hands on the phone. The Galaxy S8 comes in some attractive colours: Midnight Black, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold. Other features include USB-C fast charging, wireless charging, integrated Bixby assistant (with dedicated physical Bixby button) and IP68 rating. (more...)
Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Is Not Coming To US
- April 03, 2017
According to the firm's recycling plans, the Note 7s will be used as either refurbished or rental phones in some global markets. It turns out the rumors were true as Samsung has recently announced their plans to sell refurbished Note 7 handsets. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
According to the firm's recycling plans, the Note 7s will be used as either refurbished or rental phones in some global markets. It turns out the rumors were true as Samsung has recently announced their plans to sell refurbished Note 7 handsets. (more...)
Samsung Galaxy S8: Facial recognition unlock system bypassed using a photograph
- April 03, 2017
In Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus the physical home button has been removed, and replaced with a pressure sensitive button under the screen. This is a departure from the Galaxy S7 smartphones that came in flat-screen or curved-edge versions. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
In Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus the physical home button has been removed, and replaced with a pressure sensitive button under the screen. This is a departure from the Galaxy S7 smartphones that came in flat-screen or curved-edge versions. (more...)
BlackBerry Venturing Into Wearables, Appliances And More After Profit Beats Expectations
- April 03, 2017
It aims to generate positive free cash flow for the full year 2017-18. It posted profit of 4 cents a share, beating out the highest estimate from analysts, and said it would be profitable for its entire fiscal 2018, which began this month. BlackBerry sees 13 percent to 15 percent growth this fiscal year in software and services. Shares of BlackBerry surged almost 15% on Friday after the company reported sales that topped Wall Street's forecasts. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
It aims to generate positive free cash flow for the full year 2017-18. It posted profit of 4 cents a share, beating out the highest estimate from analysts, and said it would be profitable for its entire fiscal 2018, which began this month. BlackBerry sees 13 percent to 15 percent growth this fiscal year in software and services. Shares of BlackBerry surged almost 15% on Friday after the company reported sales that topped Wall Street's forecasts. (more...)
Hyundai's Compact Crossover has a Hawaii-Inspired Name
- April 03, 2017
It will launch this year, after its public unveiling set to take place in the coming months. The new vehicle, previously identified with codename OS, Hyundai's first-ever subcompact SUV in the local market, is expected to further heat up competition in the segment. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
It will launch this year, after its public unveiling set to take place in the coming months. The new vehicle, previously identified with codename OS, Hyundai's first-ever subcompact SUV in the local market, is expected to further heat up competition in the segment. (more...)
Schiff Can't Say There's Evidence of Trump Campaign Colluding With Russia
- April 03, 2017
According to documents released by the White House on Saturday, the former official listed speaking engagements to Russian entities, including the Kremlin-funded RT TV and Volga-Dnepr Airlines. In the weeks after he resigned, Flynn and his business registered with the Justice Department as foreign agents for $530,000 worth of lobbying work that could have benefited the Turkish government. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
According to documents released by the White House on Saturday, the former official listed speaking engagements to Russian entities, including the Kremlin-funded RT TV and Volga-Dnepr Airlines. In the weeks after he resigned, Flynn and his business registered with the Justice Department as foreign agents for $530,000 worth of lobbying work that could have benefited the Turkish government. (more...)
Leftist Moreno heading to dispute win in Ecuador election
- April 03, 2017
A woman casts her ballot during a presidential runoff election, in Quito , Ecuador, Sunday, April 2, 2017. South American is watching closely to see if Ecuador will follow Argentina, Brazil and Peru in shifting to the right as a commodities boom ends. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
A woman casts her ballot during a presidential runoff election, in Quito , Ecuador, Sunday, April 2, 2017. South American is watching closely to see if Ecuador will follow Argentina, Brazil and Peru in shifting to the right as a commodities boom ends. (more...)
Nintendo Switch affected by Middle East flight ban
- April 03, 2017
There is also a two player mode where both players can play by simply sharing the Joy-con or simply operate directly on the touch screen. Some have even speculated that the higher prices are marketing ploy to get more people to buy digital games rather than physical ones. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
There is also a two player mode where both players can play by simply sharing the Joy-con or simply operate directly on the touch screen. Some have even speculated that the higher prices are marketing ploy to get more people to buy digital games rather than physical ones. (more...)
Bixby is the long-awaited virtual assistant by Samsung
- April 03, 2017
Rhee cautions that this won't happen overnight, but that Bixby will start out with several ingrained advantages. Samsung claimed Bixby will be able to control apps more extensively than other digital assistants . According to InJong Rhee , executive vice president and Head of R&D Software and Services at Samsung, Bixby offers a "deeper experience" than rival services, thanks to its proficiency in the areas of completeness, context awareness and cognitive tolerance . (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Rhee cautions that this won't happen overnight, but that Bixby will start out with several ingrained advantages. Samsung claimed Bixby will be able to control apps more extensively than other digital assistants . According to InJong Rhee , executive vice president and Head of R&D Software and Services at Samsung, Bixby offers a "deeper experience" than rival services, thanks to its proficiency in the areas of completeness, context awareness and cognitive tolerance . (more...)
Fourth victim in Westminster attack named
- April 03, 2017
Before he killed at least four people in Britain's deadliest attack since the 2005 London bombings, Khalid Masood was considered by intelligence officers to be a criminal who posed little serious threat. In contrast, ISIS posted a video from the Berlin truck attack suspect shortly after Italian police killed him near Milan, the official said. Mr Rhodes was the third victim to die from injuries sustained as Masood ploughed his auto into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, killing mother-of-two ... (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Before he killed at least four people in Britain's deadliest attack since the 2005 London bombings, Khalid Masood was considered by intelligence officers to be a criminal who posed little serious threat. In contrast, ISIS posted a video from the Berlin truck attack suspect shortly after Italian police killed him near Milan, the official said. Mr Rhodes was the third victim to die from injuries sustained as Masood ploughed his auto into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, killing mother-of-two ... (more...)
New arrests as British police release photo of parliament attacker
- April 03, 2017
Before Masood's name was officially released, British Prime Minister Theresa May said the attacker was once investigated for possible extremist links but was "not part of the current intelligence picture". The dead, in what police called a "marauding terrorist attack", included the assailant and the policeman he stabbed. "If the latter proves to be the case, they will face justice", Basu said in a statement. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Before Masood's name was officially released, British Prime Minister Theresa May said the attacker was once investigated for possible extremist links but was "not part of the current intelligence picture". The dead, in what police called a "marauding terrorist attack", included the assailant and the policeman he stabbed. "If the latter proves to be the case, they will face justice", Basu said in a statement. (more...)
Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Google Pixel: the weigh
- April 03, 2017
The result is a truly immersive viewing experience without distractions and makes multi-tasking more convenient. Everything, apparently, as Samsung Electronics has unleashed its most ambitious piece of software yet: a Siri-like voice assistant called Bixby that can let users browse the web and navigate apps on their phone just by simply speaking to the device. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The result is a truly immersive viewing experience without distractions and makes multi-tasking more convenient. Everything, apparently, as Samsung Electronics has unleashed its most ambitious piece of software yet: a Siri-like voice assistant called Bixby that can let users browse the web and navigate apps on their phone just by simply speaking to the device. (more...)
Dems urge Trump to veto bill blocking online privacy rule
- April 03, 2017
In the next sentence, Lewis elaborates that "other, non-sensitive data" is indeed used to send targeted ads. "We did not do it before the FCC's rules were adopted, and we have no plans to do so". But, former federal trade commission chairman, Jon Leibowitz says other privacy protections are still in place. "But in today's overheated political dialogue, it is not surprising that some folks are ignoring the facts". (more...)
- April 03, 2017
In the next sentence, Lewis elaborates that "other, non-sensitive data" is indeed used to send targeted ads. "We did not do it before the FCC's rules were adopted, and we have no plans to do so". But, former federal trade commission chairman, Jon Leibowitz says other privacy protections are still in place. "But in today's overheated political dialogue, it is not surprising that some folks are ignoring the facts". (more...)
Now You Can Smize at Any Age on America's Next Top Model
- April 03, 2017
Calling all grannies - the only thing you need to compete on America's Next Top Model now is the ability to smize, regardless of age. "I'm taking that age limit off!" However, all applicants still must be USA citizens if they want to compete to be America's Next Top Model . (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Calling all grannies - the only thing you need to compete on America's Next Top Model now is the ability to smize, regardless of age. "I'm taking that age limit off!" However, all applicants still must be USA citizens if they want to compete to be America's Next Top Model . (more...)
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