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Mexia calls upon tech industry to support Bourke Street victim
- January 23, 2017
Gargasoulas, 26, of Windsor, referred to in the court documents as James, was not in Melbourne magistrates court on Monday afternoon as he was unwell, his lawyer said . "We love your extravagant humour, the fact that you always laughed at your own jokes and your ridiculous names for everything like "the guch", the statement read . (more...)
- January 23, 2017
Gargasoulas, 26, of Windsor, referred to in the court documents as James, was not in Melbourne magistrates court on Monday afternoon as he was unwell, his lawyer said . "We love your extravagant humour, the fact that you always laughed at your own jokes and your ridiculous names for everything like "the guch", the statement read . (more...)
In A Single Week Nearly 8000 Drivers Were Caught Using Their Phones
- January 23, 2017
Officers from the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit (CDSOU) will be supporting a national campaign co-ordinated by the National Police Chiefs Council from Monday. "Officers will continue to use intelligence-led tactics to target police activity and resources and catch repeat offenders". The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) said the risks of using phones while driving are still "drastically underestimated", resulting in 36 forces taking part in the mobile phone enforcement ... (more...)
- January 23, 2017
Officers from the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit (CDSOU) will be supporting a national campaign co-ordinated by the National Police Chiefs Council from Monday. "Officers will continue to use intelligence-led tactics to target police activity and resources and catch repeat offenders". The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) said the risks of using phones while driving are still "drastically underestimated", resulting in 36 forces taking part in the mobile phone enforcement ... (more...)
First images of the GOES 16 released this morning January 23rd
- January 23, 2017
The spectacular first images from NOAA's powerful new GOES-16 satellite were released Monday , providing the most vivid look yet at our hemisphere from a geostationary weather satellite. If GOES-16 goes East, GOES-S will go West, and vice versa. GOES-16 marks a major leap in technology for NOAA. GOES-16 is expected to go operational in November, approximately one year after its launch. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
The spectacular first images from NOAA's powerful new GOES-16 satellite were released Monday , providing the most vivid look yet at our hemisphere from a geostationary weather satellite. If GOES-16 goes East, GOES-S will go West, and vice versa. GOES-16 marks a major leap in technology for NOAA. GOES-16 is expected to go operational in November, approximately one year after its launch. (more...)
Behind the battery faults blamed for Samsung's Note7 debacle
- January 23, 2017
The batteries had been suspected as the cause but Samsung said on Monday that this had been confirmed by internal and independent investigations. The handset could have been the best device it ever put out but it ended up costing the company billions of dollars due to battery defects that just kept blowing up the device. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
The batteries had been suspected as the cause but Samsung said on Monday that this had been confirmed by internal and independent investigations. The handset could have been the best device it ever put out but it ended up costing the company billions of dollars due to battery defects that just kept blowing up the device. (more...)
Samsung Galaxy S8 won't launch at MWC 2017
- January 23, 2017
The battery of the Galaxy Note 7 contained several design flaws that mean the separator, created to prevent the device from short circuiting, could bend leading to both positive and negative electrodes to touch one another and in turn short-circuit the device. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
The battery of the Galaxy Note 7 contained several design flaws that mean the separator, created to prevent the device from short circuiting, could bend leading to both positive and negative electrodes to touch one another and in turn short-circuit the device. (more...)
Samsung Reveals Extent of Note7 Battery Fire Investigation
- January 23, 2017
Following reports that the devices were overheating and catching on fire, the company announced a massive recall in September for the 2.5 million phones it had already sold. This illustrates how the faulty Samsung SDI battery had damaged internal components. "Our investigation, as well as the investigations completed by three independent industry organisations, concluded that the batteries were found to be the cause of the Note7 incidents", said Samsung's president of mobile communications. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
Following reports that the devices were overheating and catching on fire, the company announced a massive recall in September for the 2.5 million phones it had already sold. This illustrates how the faulty Samsung SDI battery had damaged internal components. "Our investigation, as well as the investigations completed by three independent industry organisations, concluded that the batteries were found to be the cause of the Note7 incidents", said Samsung's president of mobile communications. (more...)
Asus Launches $60 4K-Capable Tinker Board Computer
- January 23, 2017
There's a very active community focused on the Pi, which is unlikely to be the case for the Tinker Board. As for Asus' Tinker Board , its potential success will likely boil down to whether it catches on with the homebrew developer community in the same way the British-made Pi became hit for tech tinkerers. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
There's a very active community focused on the Pi, which is unlikely to be the case for the Tinker Board. As for Asus' Tinker Board , its potential success will likely boil down to whether it catches on with the homebrew developer community in the same way the British-made Pi became hit for tech tinkerers. (more...)
South Florida On Guard for Potential Severe Weather
- January 23, 2017
At least 16 people are dead in the US south, as states deal with storms and tornados. The Southeast picked up the pieces on Monday after deadly tornadoes tore through the region, killing more people in one weekend than in all of past year. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
At least 16 people are dead in the US south, as states deal with storms and tornados. The Southeast picked up the pieces on Monday after deadly tornadoes tore through the region, killing more people in one weekend than in all of past year. (more...)
Sprint to partner with Tidal, Jay Z's artist-owned music streaming platform
- January 23, 2017
Tidal allows artists from around the world to connect with fans. As part of the deal, Tidal will become available to Sprint's 45 million retail customers, while the companies will partner for exclusives from its artists, according to a press release . (more...)
- January 23, 2017
Tidal allows artists from around the world to connect with fans. As part of the deal, Tidal will become available to Sprint's 45 million retail customers, while the companies will partner for exclusives from its artists, according to a press release . (more...)
Nokia China Confirms Snapdragon 835-Powered Flagship Smartphone
- January 23, 2017
One reply asked fans to be patient as the Snapdragon 835 processor has just gone official. As far as the flagship Nokia smartphone goes, recent leaks hint at two premium Android smartphones from the company. According to rumors, the Nokia P1 has a 5.3-inch display. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 430 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
One reply asked fans to be patient as the Snapdragon 835 processor has just gone official. As far as the flagship Nokia smartphone goes, recent leaks hint at two premium Android smartphones from the company. According to rumors, the Nokia P1 has a 5.3-inch display. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 430 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. (more...)
Speeding BMW kills one in south Delhi
- January 23, 2017
The vehicle belonged to the Uber cab service. The auto had been impounded by the Vasant Vihar police station. The accident brewed protests as hundreds of cab drivers gathered outside Vasant Vihar Police station in New Delhi after the cab driver died. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
The vehicle belonged to the Uber cab service. The auto had been impounded by the Vasant Vihar police station. The accident brewed protests as hundreds of cab drivers gathered outside Vasant Vihar Police station in New Delhi after the cab driver died. (more...)
Melania Trump Channels Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in Inaugural Day Fashion
- January 23, 2017
Former model Melania Trump, now First Lady Melania Trump , accompanied her husband on Inauguration Day in a pale blue dress, coat and gloves. Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrive for a church service at St. What would she wear was finally answered Friday morning when incoming first lady Melania Trump stepped outside for the first Inauguration Day event. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
Former model Melania Trump, now First Lady Melania Trump , accompanied her husband on Inauguration Day in a pale blue dress, coat and gloves. Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrive for a church service at St. What would she wear was finally answered Friday morning when incoming first lady Melania Trump stepped outside for the first Inauguration Day event. (more...)
New Honor Flagship Smartphone Receives TENAA Certification
- January 23, 2017
The source of this information is a listing on TENAA, which is the Chinese equivalent of the FCC. Since the listing does not reveal the name of the smartphone, but only its model number, it is not confirmed whether the device is the Honor 9 or some other handset under this brand name. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
The source of this information is a listing on TENAA, which is the Chinese equivalent of the FCC. Since the listing does not reveal the name of the smartphone, but only its model number, it is not confirmed whether the device is the Honor 9 or some other handset under this brand name. (more...)
Google Play Services gets Instant Tethering mobile hotspot feature
- January 23, 2017
The device that would like to go online and the one that will be sharing its internet connection should be linked to the same Google account, with the negotiations of the connection facilitated through Bluetooth. The update is coming - as so many do these days - as a part of Google Play services. We use the mobile hotspot to access the internet, but it takes some time to tether manually. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
The device that would like to go online and the one that will be sharing its internet connection should be linked to the same Google account, with the negotiations of the connection facilitated through Bluetooth. The update is coming - as so many do these days - as a part of Google Play services. We use the mobile hotspot to access the internet, but it takes some time to tether manually. (more...)
Dead and 129 Injured in Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu
- January 23, 2017
Amid continuing protests , Jallikattu and other versions of the ancient bull sport resumed after a gap of three years in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The eviction in Chennai began after week-long protests across Tamil Nadu. Tension mounted in the village after a group of protesters - predominantly activists from other cities who were playing a pivotal role in the protests from Day 1 - managed to retain a number of locals, particularly women, to continue the protests . (more...)
- January 23, 2017
Amid continuing protests , Jallikattu and other versions of the ancient bull sport resumed after a gap of three years in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The eviction in Chennai began after week-long protests across Tamil Nadu. Tension mounted in the village after a group of protesters - predominantly activists from other cities who were playing a pivotal role in the protests from Day 1 - managed to retain a number of locals, particularly women, to continue the protests . (more...)
Threat of severe weather increasing
- January 23, 2017
Twenty-three people were also injured and weather experts warn of more deadly storms to come. The system prompted United States weather forecasters to issue a rare, "high risk" warning of severe storms threatening parts of southern Georgia, north and central Florida and Alabama on Sunday (Monday NZ time ), the first such warning since 2014. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
Twenty-three people were also injured and weather experts warn of more deadly storms to come. The system prompted United States weather forecasters to issue a rare, "high risk" warning of severe storms threatening parts of southern Georgia, north and central Florida and Alabama on Sunday (Monday NZ time ), the first such warning since 2014. (more...)
Trump vows to 'start renegotiating' NAFTA with Mexico, Canada
- January 23, 2017
Trump's nominee for commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, said " NAFTA is logically the first thing for us to deal with " during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. The Australian Government's hopes to follow suit have been stymied by Opposition parties there including Labor, which has yet to oppose TPP but sees no advantage in passing it without U.S. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
Trump's nominee for commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, said " NAFTA is logically the first thing for us to deal with " during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. The Australian Government's hopes to follow suit have been stymied by Opposition parties there including Labor, which has yet to oppose TPP but sees no advantage in passing it without U.S. (more...)
Hugo Barra leaving Xiaomi in February
- January 23, 2017
He was one of Xiaomi's most prized hire and was responsible for building & leading the company's global operations. Barra has for all practical purposes served as the face of the company outside of its home region of China, having served as the VP of Xiaomi's business affairs outside of mainland China for the last three and a half years. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
He was one of Xiaomi's most prized hire and was responsible for building & leading the company's global operations. Barra has for all practical purposes served as the face of the company outside of its home region of China, having served as the VP of Xiaomi's business affairs outside of mainland China for the last three and a half years. (more...)
Price Target Analysis: Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT)
- January 23, 2017
Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) now has P/E (Price to Earnings) ratio of 21.69 while the company's industry has 23.99 P/E and the sector P/E is 19.34. Shares of Applied Materials Inc. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.86, for a total value of $152,928.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 98,207 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,137,713.65. (more...)
- January 23, 2017
Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) now has P/E (Price to Earnings) ratio of 21.69 while the company's industry has 23.99 P/E and the sector P/E is 19.34. Shares of Applied Materials Inc. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.86, for a total value of $152,928.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 98,207 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,137,713.65. (more...)
British PM Theresa May Says She Won't Back Down From Challenging Trump
- January 23, 2017
Mrs May said she believed Mr Trump "recognises the importance and significance of Nato", despite him being quoted earlier in the week as describing the military alliance as "obsolete". Mr Trump's assertion of an "America first" plan sparked concern in Britain that a quick trade deal with the U.S. would be unachievable. "I've already said that some of the comments Donald Trump has made in relation to women are unacceptable". (more...)
- January 23, 2017
Mrs May said she believed Mr Trump "recognises the importance and significance of Nato", despite him being quoted earlier in the week as describing the military alliance as "obsolete". Mr Trump's assertion of an "America first" plan sparked concern in Britain that a quick trade deal with the U.S. would be unachievable. "I've already said that some of the comments Donald Trump has made in relation to women are unacceptable". (more...)
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