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Samsung Galaxy S8 won't support Bixby voice commands at launch
- April 18, 2017
Bixby has been pitched as major feature in the Galaxy S8, with a dedicated button on the left hand side of the device. Unexpectedly, the company today dropped a bomb by announcing that Bixby assistant is still in works and it won't ship with the Galaxy S8 that is releasing in the U.S. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Bixby has been pitched as major feature in the Galaxy S8, with a dedicated button on the left hand side of the device. Unexpectedly, the company today dropped a bomb by announcing that Bixby assistant is still in works and it won't ship with the Galaxy S8 that is releasing in the U.S. (more...)
Halo 3 Supposedly To Be Heading To PC According To AMD Event
- April 18, 2017
The Xbox One and Windows 10 versions of the game support the Xbox Play Anywhere service, so if you buy one version of the game, you get the other for free. Regardless of this, fans are still hoping that the leaked artwork in the AMD event and the timing is too flawless for it to be just an accident. Network play is also limited across versions; Microsoft platforms can play together, but Steam owners will have their own separate playerbase. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The Xbox One and Windows 10 versions of the game support the Xbox Play Anywhere service, so if you buy one version of the game, you get the other for free. Regardless of this, fans are still hoping that the leaked artwork in the AMD event and the timing is too flawless for it to be just an accident. Network play is also limited across versions; Microsoft platforms can play together, but Steam owners will have their own separate playerbase. (more...)
Apple Granted Self-Driving Vehicle Testing Permit In California
- April 18, 2017
As per information released by California DMV, Apple has been granted permit for three vehicles for autonomous driving. Recent reporting suggests that the company is no longer attempting to build its own autonomous, electric vehicle to compete with companies like Tesla, but is instead focused on developing self-driving software it can deploy in partnership with existing carmakers. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
As per information released by California DMV, Apple has been granted permit for three vehicles for autonomous driving. Recent reporting suggests that the company is no longer attempting to build its own autonomous, electric vehicle to compete with companies like Tesla, but is instead focused on developing self-driving software it can deploy in partnership with existing carmakers. (more...)
Times Trump Accused China Of Currency Manipulation - But Not Now
- April 18, 2017
As he said in his tweet, "We will see what happens". The comment was Trump's first in response to a failed missile test by North Korea overnight. This story has not been edited by Firstpost staff and is generated by auto-feed. The Trump administration has touted some successes on that front in the past week, including the suspension of coal shipments from North Korea to China. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
As he said in his tweet, "We will see what happens". The comment was Trump's first in response to a failed missile test by North Korea overnight. This story has not been edited by Firstpost staff and is generated by auto-feed. The Trump administration has touted some successes on that front in the past week, including the suspension of coal shipments from North Korea to China. (more...)
NASA providing 1st live 360-degree view of rocket launch
- April 18, 2017
Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft will launch on a ULA Atlas V rocket carrying more than 7,600 pounds of science research, crew supplies and hardware to the orbiting laboratory. At that point, flight controllers at the Johnson Space Center in Houston will take over to pull the Cygnus in for berthing at the Earth-facing port of the central Unity module. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft will launch on a ULA Atlas V rocket carrying more than 7,600 pounds of science research, crew supplies and hardware to the orbiting laboratory. At that point, flight controllers at the Johnson Space Center in Houston will take over to pull the Cygnus in for berthing at the Earth-facing port of the central Unity module. (more...)
People Won't Fly United If Another Airline Has An Identical Flight
- April 18, 2017
The poll asked respondents on Wednesday, three days after a Kentucky doctor's forcible ejection stirred national outrage, to choose between a $204 nonstop United flight from NY to Chicago and an equally priced American Airlines flight. If employees want a seat, they have to book it at least an hour before departure. "We have committed to our customers and our employees that we are going to fix what's broken so this never happens again", the airline said in a statement last week. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The poll asked respondents on Wednesday, three days after a Kentucky doctor's forcible ejection stirred national outrage, to choose between a $204 nonstop United flight from NY to Chicago and an equally priced American Airlines flight. If employees want a seat, they have to book it at least an hour before departure. "We have committed to our customers and our employees that we are going to fix what's broken so this never happens again", the airline said in a statement last week. (more...)
Apple enters self-driving vehicle race
- April 18, 2017
An Apple spokesman declined to comment directly on the filing, pointing back to a statement the company made in November when it wrote to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the subject of regulating self-driving vehicles. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
An Apple spokesman declined to comment directly on the filing, pointing back to a statement the company made in November when it wrote to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the subject of regulating self-driving vehicles. (more...)
North Korea warns USA on 'provocative' action
- April 18, 2017
North Korea's Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, was shown clapping and smiling from a reviewing box. As the two adolescent leaders of the USA and North Korea continue their increasingly tense standoff, China warned both countries on Friday that if war breaks out, "no one will win". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
North Korea's Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, was shown clapping and smiling from a reviewing box. As the two adolescent leaders of the USA and North Korea continue their increasingly tense standoff, China warned both countries on Friday that if war breaks out, "no one will win". (more...)
There's a new world's oldest person
- April 17, 2017
Brown's granddaughter, Lelieth Palmer, and great-granddaughter, Nicole Palmer Murray, founded the Violet Moss Foundation to help care for the elderly. A devout Christian, she used to work as a cane farmer before somewhat ironically becoming a record keeper for the local cemetery where her husband was once caretaker. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Brown's granddaughter, Lelieth Palmer, and great-granddaughter, Nicole Palmer Murray, founded the Violet Moss Foundation to help care for the elderly. A devout Christian, she used to work as a cane farmer before somewhat ironically becoming a record keeper for the local cemetery where her husband was once caretaker. (more...)
United Airlines issues new crew booking policy
- April 17, 2017
According to CNBC , in response to the episode, Delta Airlines company customer service agents are now authorised to offer up to $2,000 (up from $800) for voluntary denied boardings (VDB), although the compensation figure can rise to a maximum of $9,950 (approximately £7946) in some cases. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
According to CNBC , in response to the episode, Delta Airlines company customer service agents are now authorised to offer up to $2,000 (up from $800) for voluntary denied boardings (VDB), although the compensation figure can rise to a maximum of $9,950 (approximately £7946) in some cases. (more...)
Russia reports arrest of suspected subway bomb organizer
- April 17, 2017
Azimov Abror Akhralovich, a Central Asian native born in 1990, has been caught in the Odintsovo District of the Moscow Region, said the statement. "At the time Ampror Azimov has led to research in the Russian Federation Investigative Committee", the statement said.The explosion in the St. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Azimov Abror Akhralovich, a Central Asian native born in 1990, has been caught in the Odintsovo District of the Moscow Region, said the statement. "At the time Ampror Azimov has led to research in the Russian Federation Investigative Committee", the statement said.The explosion in the St. (more...)
Canadian men make history, down US Eagles to win Singapore rugby sevens
- April 17, 2017
An unbelievable feeling ". "They played well against us last weekend in Hong Kong, where we won 17-10, and I think they will get a lot of confidence from that match". Lucas praised the performance of his team-mate Henry Hutchison who scored some important tries at the seventh round of the series: "He did really well". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
An unbelievable feeling ". "They played well against us last weekend in Hong Kong, where we won 17-10, and I think they will get a lot of confidence from that match". Lucas praised the performance of his team-mate Henry Hutchison who scored some important tries at the seventh round of the series: "He did really well". (more...)
United will not use police to remove overbooked passengers
- April 17, 2017
Among other records, the filing says preserving surveillance video, cockpit voice recordings, passenger manifestos, United company policies and incident reports are "crucial and essential" to ensure that Dao's case is not later prejudiced. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Among other records, the filing says preserving surveillance video, cockpit voice recordings, passenger manifestos, United company policies and incident reports are "crucial and essential" to ensure that Dao's case is not later prejudiced. (more...)
Russian human-like robot successfully shoots twin pistols
- April 17, 2017
Russia's humanoid robot Fedor (Final Experimental Demonstration Object Research), created to go on missions into space with Russian cosmonauts by 2021, is being trained to shoot guns using both arms. He also posted a clip featuring the combat robots, " guys with iron character ", which he believes are the key to creating intelligent machines. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Russia's humanoid robot Fedor (Final Experimental Demonstration Object Research), created to go on missions into space with Russian cosmonauts by 2021, is being trained to shoot guns using both arms. He also posted a clip featuring the combat robots, " guys with iron character ", which he believes are the key to creating intelligent machines. (more...)
United Airlines alters policy on booking flight crew
- April 17, 2017
United Airlines has changed its rule on commuting employees boarding its flights while not on duty after an incident which saw a passenger dragged off an overbooked flight in Chicago. Kevin Mitchell, chairman of the Business Travel Coalition in Radnor, said the incident "galvanized the problem we have in the USA airline industry". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
United Airlines has changed its rule on commuting employees boarding its flights while not on duty after an incident which saw a passenger dragged off an overbooked flight in Chicago. Kevin Mitchell, chairman of the Business Travel Coalition in Radnor, said the incident "galvanized the problem we have in the USA airline industry". (more...)
Galaxy S8, the safest and best quality phone: Samsung Elec President Koh
- April 17, 2017
Another feature is that Active line will no longer be AT&T exclusive with the launch of Galaxy S8 Active phones in India on Wednesday. In terms of specifications , the Samsung Galaxy S8 features a 5.8-inch QHD+ display with a 1440x2960 pixels resolution. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Another feature is that Active line will no longer be AT&T exclusive with the launch of Galaxy S8 Active phones in India on Wednesday. In terms of specifications , the Samsung Galaxy S8 features a 5.8-inch QHD+ display with a 1440x2960 pixels resolution. (more...)
Microsoft Fixed The Shadow Brokers' Bugs In Silent March Update
- April 17, 2017
If documents released by the hack are authentic, it would show that the NSA has compromised a Dubai-based firm that routes bank transfers between countries. When a potential vulnerability is reported to Microsoft, either from an internal or external source, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) kicks off an immediate and thorough investigation. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
If documents released by the hack are authentic, it would show that the NSA has compromised a Dubai-based firm that routes bank transfers between countries. When a potential vulnerability is reported to Microsoft, either from an internal or external source, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) kicks off an immediate and thorough investigation. (more...)
Astronomers come up with first-ever picture of black hole
- April 17, 2017
An artist's impression of the black hole named Cygnus X-1 which is about 6,070 light years from Earth. Astronomers explain the mystery of magnetically powered jets produced by supermassive black holes. These are all over the world - in the South Pole, Hawaii, Europe and America. Those drives will have to have their pictures developed at a separate observatory at MIT. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
An artist's impression of the black hole named Cygnus X-1 which is about 6,070 light years from Earth. Astronomers explain the mystery of magnetically powered jets produced by supermassive black holes. These are all over the world - in the South Pole, Hawaii, Europe and America. Those drives will have to have their pictures developed at a separate observatory at MIT. (more...)
Behold, the Galaxy S8... Microsoft Edition?
- April 17, 2017
A recent rumor claimed the Galaxy Note8 will make a debut into the world with a massive 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display to take on the Galaxy S8+'s 6.2-inch one. First, let's talk about the design. When viewing a photo, just say "send this to Bob" to pull up messaging options and contact information for the Bobs you know. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
A recent rumor claimed the Galaxy Note8 will make a debut into the world with a massive 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display to take on the Galaxy S8+'s 6.2-inch one. First, let's talk about the design. When viewing a photo, just say "send this to Bob" to pull up messaging options and contact information for the Bobs you know. (more...)
Samsung's Galaxy S8 will launch without Bixby voice assistant
- April 17, 2017
As it turns out, Galaxy S8 users won't get to try out Bixby Voice when they receive the handset. No reason for the delay was given, but Samsung did say that Bixby Voice will be added "later this spring". Last year Samsung acquired United States artificial intelligence platform developer Viv Lab, a firm run by a co-creator of Apple's Siri voice assistant program. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
As it turns out, Galaxy S8 users won't get to try out Bixby Voice when they receive the handset. No reason for the delay was given, but Samsung did say that Bixby Voice will be added "later this spring". Last year Samsung acquired United States artificial intelligence platform developer Viv Lab, a firm run by a co-creator of Apple's Siri voice assistant program. (more...)
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