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6 things the Samsung Galaxy S8 tells us about audio and video
- April 13, 2017
Samsung notes that its facial recognization feature isn't the most secure way to protect your smartphone. With this said, the fingerprint sensor may still be found where it is originally located. There are rumours of Microsoft launching a new Surface phone later this year. While, this when compared to the regular models of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 + will only be limited to Microsoft Office apps. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Samsung notes that its facial recognization feature isn't the most secure way to protect your smartphone. With this said, the fingerprint sensor may still be found where it is originally located. There are rumours of Microsoft launching a new Surface phone later this year. While, this when compared to the regular models of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 + will only be limited to Microsoft Office apps. (more...)
Lavrov to Tillerson: US Attack in Syria Plays Into Terrorists' Hands
- April 13, 2017
Russian Federation earlier this week denied a chemical weapons attack took place in Syria saying the deaths in Khan Sheikhoun were caused by a Syrian regime airstrike on a rebel-controlled chemical weapons factory on the ground. "What we've seen is, you know, in our meetings this week, we were told of the evidence", she said. Lavrov added that it is necessary to conduct a throrough, impartial investigation into the Idlib chemical attack. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Russian Federation earlier this week denied a chemical weapons attack took place in Syria saying the deaths in Khan Sheikhoun were caused by a Syrian regime airstrike on a rebel-controlled chemical weapons factory on the ground. "What we've seen is, you know, in our meetings this week, we were told of the evidence", she said. Lavrov added that it is necessary to conduct a throrough, impartial investigation into the Idlib chemical attack. (more...)
Rumor: Samsung To Launch A 5.3-Inch Galaxy S8 Mini Soon
- April 13, 2017
The video raises serious questions about the security of the new devices - and it seems that this isn't an isolated incident. In a brief demo given to Business Insider last week, it was actually faster than using a fingerprint. Now, it appears facial recognition wasn't ready either. In the video, the user simply takes another smartphone with user's picture on it and takes it slowly moves it towards the Galaxy S8 to unlock the device. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The video raises serious questions about the security of the new devices - and it seems that this isn't an isolated incident. In a brief demo given to Business Insider last week, it was actually faster than using a fingerprint. Now, it appears facial recognition wasn't ready either. In the video, the user simply takes another smartphone with user's picture on it and takes it slowly moves it towards the Galaxy S8 to unlock the device. (more...)
Elon Musk's SpaceX launches recycled rocket in historic first
- April 13, 2017
The SES mission will hoist a commercial satellite to serve communications in Latin America. It was previously used on a mission in April previous year and refurbished and tested on its return, still sporting its nine original engines. The company chose to use this booster instead of the first Falcon 9 the company landed in December 2015 because Musk deemed it "special". Following the launch, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk congratulated his company for their historic achievement. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The SES mission will hoist a commercial satellite to serve communications in Latin America. It was previously used on a mission in April previous year and refurbished and tested on its return, still sporting its nine original engines. The company chose to use this booster instead of the first Falcon 9 the company landed in December 2015 because Musk deemed it "special". Following the launch, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk congratulated his company for their historic achievement. (more...)
North Korea decries USA carrier dispatch as parliament meets
- April 13, 2017
It said Xi stressed the need for an end to North Korea's nuclear weapons program, and that China insists on peace and stability on the peninsula and advocates resolving the problem through peaceful means. He vowed to "solve the problem" of North Korea with or without Chinese help. Tension has escalated sharply on the Korean peninsula amid concerns that reclusive North Korea could soon conduct a sixth nuclear test or more missile launches and US President Donald Trump's threat of ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
It said Xi stressed the need for an end to North Korea's nuclear weapons program, and that China insists on peace and stability on the peninsula and advocates resolving the problem through peaceful means. He vowed to "solve the problem" of North Korea with or without Chinese help. Tension has escalated sharply on the Korean peninsula amid concerns that reclusive North Korea could soon conduct a sixth nuclear test or more missile launches and US President Donald Trump's threat of ... (more...)
Samsung Galaxy S8 won't get Bixby Voice features from the day one
- April 13, 2017
While other key features of the artificial intelligent assistant will be available such as vision, home, and reminder, the voice-enabled service will be absent until this spring, and only for those in the U.S. However, the company made a swift U-turn and announced Bixby availability for United Kingdom users, but said it would be optimised for Korean and American users. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
While other key features of the artificial intelligent assistant will be available such as vision, home, and reminder, the voice-enabled service will be absent until this spring, and only for those in the U.S. However, the company made a swift U-turn and announced Bixby availability for United Kingdom users, but said it would be optimised for Korean and American users. (more...)
Saudi crown prince discusses enhancing bilateral ties with May
- April 13, 2017
However, she has come under pressure from politician to tackle Saudi Arabia on its human rights record and alleged infringements of worldwide law in its military intervention in Yemen , in which it is accused of causing civilian deaths. We will be continuing with that", she told the BBC. She said it was important for Britain to maintain worldwide relationships so that she is in a position to raise human rights issues when necessary. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
However, she has come under pressure from politician to tackle Saudi Arabia on its human rights record and alleged infringements of worldwide law in its military intervention in Yemen , in which it is accused of causing civilian deaths. We will be continuing with that", she told the BBC. She said it was important for Britain to maintain worldwide relationships so that she is in a position to raise human rights issues when necessary. (more...)
Trump on North Korea: 'We Are Sending an Armada'
- April 13, 2017
North Korea's parliament, the Supreme People's Assembly, nominally the highest organ of government, opened Tuesday with the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, taking the center seat. was prepared to take military action against countries which break worldwide agreements. "China's best case scenario, what it would really like to happen, would be a liberalized regime in the North, akin to some of the reforms that took place (in China) in the 1980s, so introducing economic reform, removing the ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
North Korea's parliament, the Supreme People's Assembly, nominally the highest organ of government, opened Tuesday with the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, taking the center seat. was prepared to take military action against countries which break worldwide agreements. "China's best case scenario, what it would really like to happen, would be a liberalized regime in the North, akin to some of the reforms that took place (in China) in the 1980s, so introducing economic reform, removing the ... (more...)
Reptile fossils hint at wide diversity of dinosaur ancestors
- April 13, 2017
It was previously thought that early dinosaur ancestors were simply miniature versions of the pre-historic creature. For the 135 million years comprising the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, dinosaurs reigned supreme, but they were still supporting players during the preceding Triassic. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
It was previously thought that early dinosaur ancestors were simply miniature versions of the pre-historic creature. For the 135 million years comprising the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, dinosaurs reigned supreme, but they were still supporting players during the preceding Triassic. (more...)
United CEO: We won't let police drag people off planes anymore
- April 13, 2017
Christie was referring to an overbooked United Express Flight 3411 flying from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Louisville, Ky., on Sunday. The airline said that, when no one volunteered, the crew created a list of passengers that would be reassigned to another flight. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Christie was referring to an overbooked United Express Flight 3411 flying from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Louisville, Ky., on Sunday. The airline said that, when no one volunteered, the crew created a list of passengers that would be reassigned to another flight. (more...)
Bartra updates fans after successful wrist surgery
- April 13, 2017
The Champions League quarter-final between the two sides was held up for 24 hours as a precaution after three explosions hit the Dortmund team bus, injuring defender Marc Bartra. We saw it [terror attacks] a lot of times on TV and it was far, far away from us, even when it was in Istanbul in my country on New Year's Eve. Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Bürki said the players ducked and hid in their chairs. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The Champions League quarter-final between the two sides was held up for 24 hours as a precaution after three explosions hit the Dortmund team bus, injuring defender Marc Bartra. We saw it [terror attacks] a lot of times on TV and it was far, far away from us, even when it was in Istanbul in my country on New Year's Eve. Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Bürki said the players ducked and hid in their chairs. (more...)
Samsung DeX Station Dock Now Available For Pre-Order
- April 13, 2017
The customization options will be available on the devices after they are taken out of the box and first connected to WiFi. Then the phone will be able to download a "best-in-class productivity experience with Microsoft applications such as Office, OneDrive, Cortana, Outlook and more". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The customization options will be available on the devices after they are taken out of the box and first connected to WiFi. Then the phone will be able to download a "best-in-class productivity experience with Microsoft applications such as Office, OneDrive, Cortana, Outlook and more". (more...)
Samsung to release Galaxy S8 in UAE this month
- April 13, 2017
While Samsung's voice control won't be available at first, Bixby Vision, Home and Reminder all will be available from launch. In a statement given to CNBC , Samsung confirmed that Bixby Voice won't be available until later this Spring. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
While Samsung's voice control won't be available at first, Bixby Vision, Home and Reminder all will be available from launch. In a statement given to CNBC , Samsung confirmed that Bixby Voice won't be available until later this Spring. (more...)
Samsung heads for best quarterly profit in over 3 yrs, up 48%
- April 13, 2017
The debacle cost the company billions of dollars in lost profits and hammered its global reputation and credibility. Samsung's de facto leader Lee Jae-yong denied on Friday bribery allegations at his first court hearing in connection to the influence-peddling scandal that end of past year lead to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye, state media reported. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The debacle cost the company billions of dollars in lost profits and hammered its global reputation and credibility. Samsung's de facto leader Lee Jae-yong denied on Friday bribery allegations at his first court hearing in connection to the influence-peddling scandal that end of past year lead to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye, state media reported. (more...)
Twitter Fell in Love With Sergio Garcia's Fiancée at Masters
- April 13, 2017
Olazabal sent Garcia a message on the eve of the tournament with words of advice and encouragement, as well as a special request for some company in the small Champions' Locker Room at Augusta. Let's try to make a great five here and see if we can put a hell of a finish to have a chance. That why his comments all week at the Masters that he had changed his attitude, that he was learning to accept bad bounces, was met with skepticism. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Olazabal sent Garcia a message on the eve of the tournament with words of advice and encouragement, as well as a special request for some company in the small Champions' Locker Room at Augusta. Let's try to make a great five here and see if we can put a hell of a finish to have a chance. That why his comments all week at the Masters that he had changed his attitude, that he was learning to accept bad bounces, was met with skepticism. (more...)
Horse attacks alligator and gets bitten in Florida
- April 13, 2017
The people caught on camera were shocked to see the attack, expressing their concern for both the gator and the horse. Krystal M. Berry said on Facebook she was "still shaking" after witnessing the skirmish between the two animals. Berry adds that she did call the reserve to check on the animals, and that there were no clear signs of bleeding or distress from the horse or gator when they left the scene. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The people caught on camera were shocked to see the attack, expressing their concern for both the gator and the horse. Krystal M. Berry said on Facebook she was "still shaking" after witnessing the skirmish between the two animals. Berry adds that she did call the reserve to check on the animals, and that there were no clear signs of bleeding or distress from the horse or gator when they left the scene. (more...)
Virginia Tech to Open 2018 on Labor Day
- April 13, 2017
It's the latest in a trend of significant Labor Day opponents for the Hokies in the last decade. Tthe Florida State Seminoles will open up their 2018 season with a Monday night matchup on Labor Day against the Virginia Tech Hokies, according to multiple reports. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
It's the latest in a trend of significant Labor Day opponents for the Hokies in the last decade. Tthe Florida State Seminoles will open up their 2018 season with a Monday night matchup on Labor Day against the Virginia Tech Hokies, according to multiple reports. (more...)
'US can take on North Korea alone'
- April 13, 2017
Trump spoke last week with China's President Xi Jinping about the "shared national interest" in stopping its close ally, North Korea , from having nuclear capabilities, Spicer said , adding that it would be helpful if China was more outspoken on the matter. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Trump spoke last week with China's President Xi Jinping about the "shared national interest" in stopping its close ally, North Korea , from having nuclear capabilities, Spicer said , adding that it would be helpful if China was more outspoken on the matter. (more...)
Samsung says Galaxy S8+ more popular with preorder customers in the US
- April 13, 2017
Samsung's Bixby virtual assistant was first announced in March, ahead of the debut of the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Samsung have also launched an easy way to add card details into Samsung Pay - NFC provisioning. That includes setting up reminders, providing weather and news updates , show you relevant information from your devices and much more . Eventually, Samsung hopes to incorporate Bixby in to all of its appliances, so eventually we may see AI integrated washing machines, ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Samsung's Bixby virtual assistant was first announced in March, ahead of the debut of the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Samsung have also launched an easy way to add card details into Samsung Pay - NFC provisioning. That includes setting up reminders, providing weather and news updates , show you relevant information from your devices and much more . Eventually, Samsung hopes to incorporate Bixby in to all of its appliances, so eventually we may see AI integrated washing machines, ... (more...)
Sock gamble keeps United States alive in Davis Cup tie
- April 13, 2017
American Davis Cup captain Jim Courier made the substitution, putting Querrey, the third-ranked of his team's four top-30 players, into the match as a replacement for Sock, the highest-ranked singles player in the tie at No.15. Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson won their individual singles matches against John Isner and Jack Sock, respectively. "I just feel like I'm becoming a bit more of a professional". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
American Davis Cup captain Jim Courier made the substitution, putting Querrey, the third-ranked of his team's four top-30 players, into the match as a replacement for Sock, the highest-ranked singles player in the tie at No.15. Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson won their individual singles matches against John Isner and Jack Sock, respectively. "I just feel like I'm becoming a bit more of a professional". (more...)
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