Science
Trump again cites 'military' option against North Korea
- August 17, 2017
A man in Seoul watches a TV screen showing US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un . In remarks to reporters after a meeting with U.S. "That actually blunts any presidential impact and I think it interferes with the president's right as commander in chief to make decisions affecting the national security of the United States", he said. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
A man in Seoul watches a TV screen showing US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un . In remarks to reporters after a meeting with U.S. "That actually blunts any presidential impact and I think it interferes with the president's right as commander in chief to make decisions affecting the national security of the United States", he said. (more...)
8th-generation Intel Core processors unveiling next week
- August 17, 2017
The successor to Coffee Lake , which will go by the codename Ice Lake, is supposed to become a 10nm+ part. "These processors utilise Intel's industry-leading 10nm+ process technology". Intel plans to divide desktop and laptop by chips. That would make Intel Gemini Lake a great option for entry level notebooks and 2-in-1 devices, keeping in mind the Intel Gemini Lake only need 6W ~ 12W. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
The successor to Coffee Lake , which will go by the codename Ice Lake, is supposed to become a 10nm+ part. "These processors utilise Intel's industry-leading 10nm+ process technology". Intel plans to divide desktop and laptop by chips. That would make Intel Gemini Lake a great option for entry level notebooks and 2-in-1 devices, keeping in mind the Intel Gemini Lake only need 6W ~ 12W. (more...)
What you need to know about solar eclipse sunglasses
- August 17, 2017
While facing away from the sun, the viewer then makes a waffle-shaped shadow on the ground with his or her fingers. Sun glasses will not offer a dark enough tint to protect the viewer's eyes, according to Schindler. And whatever you do, don't wear regular sunglasses thinking that will do the trick. If you're watching from Portland or anywhere else outside the path of totality , there is no safe time to remove your glasses and stare at the sun. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
While facing away from the sun, the viewer then makes a waffle-shaped shadow on the ground with his or her fingers. Sun glasses will not offer a dark enough tint to protect the viewer's eyes, according to Schindler. And whatever you do, don't wear regular sunglasses thinking that will do the trick. If you're watching from Portland or anywhere else outside the path of totality , there is no safe time to remove your glasses and stare at the sun. (more...)
THQ Nordic announces Black Mirror, relive the tale this November
- August 17, 2017
David doesn't know the specifics of his father's final weeks, but the circumstances of his death appear rather peculiar. THQ Nordic are most famously known for the people who brought us the Darksiders series and the publisher is now in the works of releasing the upcoming Darksiders 3. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
David doesn't know the specifics of his father's final weeks, but the circumstances of his death appear rather peculiar. THQ Nordic are most famously known for the people who brought us the Darksiders series and the publisher is now in the works of releasing the upcoming Darksiders 3. (more...)
Drug-fueled survival game We Happy Few hits retail next spring
- August 17, 2017
Starting today, those who have We Happy Few in Early Access can check out the final major update for the game ahead of its full launch in April. Those who pre-order from the Microsoft Store, Steam, GOG, or the Humble Store will receive alpha access upon pre-ordering the product. There's also the Collector's Set which comes with a Replica Bobby Mask, a "You Look Smashing" 3-Tiered Lamp, Uncle Jack Alarm Clock and the game's soundtrack on Vinyl, all for $149.99. (more...)
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- August 17, 2017
Starting today, those who have We Happy Few in Early Access can check out the final major update for the game ahead of its full launch in April. Those who pre-order from the Microsoft Store, Steam, GOG, or the Humble Store will receive alpha access upon pre-ordering the product. There's also the Collector's Set which comes with a Replica Bobby Mask, a "You Look Smashing" 3-Tiered Lamp, Uncle Jack Alarm Clock and the game's soundtrack on Vinyl, all for $149.99. (more...)
Essential Phones will begin shipping within a week
- August 17, 2017
There was also a brief period of time when there was no word whatsoever from Essential regarding the launch of the device which made everyone wonder if the PH-1 smartphone would ever come to existence. Fortunately, there has been some good news. Essential has raised $330 million from investors like Tencent and Amazon , according to Crunchbase data . (more...)
- August 17, 2017
There was also a brief period of time when there was no word whatsoever from Essential regarding the launch of the device which made everyone wonder if the PH-1 smartphone would ever come to existence. Fortunately, there has been some good news. Essential has raised $330 million from investors like Tencent and Amazon , according to Crunchbase data . (more...)
Nick Fury Not Appearing In Infinity War, Avengers 4, Or Black Panther
- August 16, 2017
They're shooting them now, and they haven't called me yet. They did not let him do a tour on the side of Black Panther , so I wonder how they can make a Marvel stamped "black" without Nick Fury is part?! I don't get the lack of love for Nick Fury. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
They're shooting them now, and they haven't called me yet. They did not let him do a tour on the side of Black Panther , so I wonder how they can make a Marvel stamped "black" without Nick Fury is part?! I don't get the lack of love for Nick Fury. (more...)
Sonic Mania on Switch has home button glitch, fix on the way
- August 16, 2017
Sonic Mania may just be the best Sonic game in years, but it also seems broken in a small but annoying way on the Nintendo Switch . Sonic Mania was developed by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon , and PagodaWest Games in collaboration with Sonic Team. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Sonic Mania may just be the best Sonic game in years, but it also seems broken in a small but annoying way on the Nintendo Switch . Sonic Mania was developed by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon , and PagodaWest Games in collaboration with Sonic Team. (more...)
NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Set To Begin Final Five Orbits Around Saturn
- August 16, 2017
The plutonium-powered spaceship is now running out of fuel and on 15th September 2017, it will be ablaze like a simulated meteor in the upper atmosphere of Saturn, marking the end of a 13-years old, extraordinary odyssey. Cassini will need to fire its thrusters in order to stop itself from getting pulled down. Titan's high-altitude haze layer appears blue here, whereas the main atmospheric haze is orange. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
The plutonium-powered spaceship is now running out of fuel and on 15th September 2017, it will be ablaze like a simulated meteor in the upper atmosphere of Saturn, marking the end of a 13-years old, extraordinary odyssey. Cassini will need to fire its thrusters in order to stop itself from getting pulled down. Titan's high-altitude haze layer appears blue here, whereas the main atmospheric haze is orange. (more...)
Asus accidentally leaked out four ZenFone 4-branded smartphones ahead of launch
- August 16, 2017
Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro. The leak indicates the launch of at least four new smartphones in the ZenFone 4 series, including the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Selfie , ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro and ZenFone 4 Max . The leakages conclude that Asus Zenfone 5 Max will be available in Rose color. It has got 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage with support for MicroSD cards. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro. The leak indicates the launch of at least four new smartphones in the ZenFone 4 series, including the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Selfie , ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro and ZenFone 4 Max . The leakages conclude that Asus Zenfone 5 Max will be available in Rose color. It has got 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage with support for MicroSD cards. (more...)
Nokia 8 Launching Today - Price & Specifications
- August 16, 2017
As per various media reports the Nokia 8 may carry a price tag of £500. From the design and specifications, this will be the most expected smartphone that will hit the market this year. The front camera is also expected to be a 13MP unit. On the multimedia front, the smartphone will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack which is fast becoming a rarity in today's flagships. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
As per various media reports the Nokia 8 may carry a price tag of £500. From the design and specifications, this will be the most expected smartphone that will hit the market this year. The front camera is also expected to be a 13MP unit. On the multimedia front, the smartphone will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack which is fast becoming a rarity in today's flagships. (more...)
Almost 100 volcanoes found lurking beneath Antarctica
- August 16, 2017
After examining existing data on West Antarctica , I began discovering traces of volcanism. The underside of the ice was surveyed for basalt rock; radar detected the volcanoes' sizes and locations.The finding is significant, as the thick ice sheet makes spotting and identifying geological formations hard. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
After examining existing data on West Antarctica , I began discovering traces of volcanism. The underside of the ice was surveyed for basalt rock; radar detected the volcanoes' sizes and locations.The finding is significant, as the thick ice sheet makes spotting and identifying geological formations hard. (more...)
Huawei Mate 10 Press Renders Leaked
- August 16, 2017
The design looks quite premium and the display adds up to the overall look of the phone. Huawei Mate 10 will be a bezel-less phablet with a massive 6.1-inch display with Quad HD resolution. While there were some rumors, it was Richard Yu, chief of Huawei's consumer division, that stated last month that the handset will be far superior in many aspects to Apple's upcoming iPhone . (more...)
- August 16, 2017
The design looks quite premium and the display adds up to the overall look of the phone. Huawei Mate 10 will be a bezel-less phablet with a massive 6.1-inch display with Quad HD resolution. While there were some rumors, it was Richard Yu, chief of Huawei's consumer division, that stated last month that the handset will be far superior in many aspects to Apple's upcoming iPhone . (more...)
Google Pixel and Nexus smartphones to get Android 8.0 on August 21
- August 16, 2017
We'll have to wait and see whether Google comes up with anything more innovative by the time the Pixel 2 is ready to be announced. Earlier leaks had suggested the Pixel 2 will be powered by Qualcomm's latest flagship processor and it would look almost identical to the previous Pixel with thick bottom bezels. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
We'll have to wait and see whether Google comes up with anything more innovative by the time the Pixel 2 is ready to be announced. Earlier leaks had suggested the Pixel 2 will be powered by Qualcomm's latest flagship processor and it would look almost identical to the previous Pixel with thick bottom bezels. (more...)
Samsung's newest portable SSD offers stunning speeds of up to 540 MB/s
- August 16, 2017
A survey commissioned by Samsung found that 60% of Australians had lost content because they had not backed up data. That's a serious dilemma, and one that needs to be addressed ASAP. Therefore making it easy for individuals to access their most important data at any place they want and at any time. However, what you do get is like lighting in a little box. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
A survey commissioned by Samsung found that 60% of Australians had lost content because they had not backed up data. That's a serious dilemma, and one that needs to be addressed ASAP. Therefore making it easy for individuals to access their most important data at any place they want and at any time. However, what you do get is like lighting in a little box. (more...)
Standard Life Aberdeen CEOs pledge decade at helm
- August 16, 2017
On Aug 14, Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life announced the completion of their merger, forming Standard Life Aberdeen plc - an investment group with US$871 billion under administration. The skills overall between the two businesses are very complementary, with Standard Life having major franchises in areas such as absolute return and developed market equities while Aberdeen has a big presence in emerging markets and Asian equities. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
On Aug 14, Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life announced the completion of their merger, forming Standard Life Aberdeen plc - an investment group with US$871 billion under administration. The skills overall between the two businesses are very complementary, with Standard Life having major franchises in areas such as absolute return and developed market equities while Aberdeen has a big presence in emerging markets and Asian equities. (more...)
North Korea backs off threat to attack Guam
- August 16, 2017
Those missile advancements convinced China , North Korea's main trading partner, to go along with tough new United Nations sanctions; on Monday , China banned all imports of North Korean coal, iron ore, and seafood. North Korea replied with their most severe threat yet: to strike Guam with a nuclear missile. CIA Director Mike Pompeo told CBS's " Face the Nation " on Sunday that President Donald Trump was not drawing a red line when he said that North Korea better not make any threats ... (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Those missile advancements convinced China , North Korea's main trading partner, to go along with tough new United Nations sanctions; on Monday , China banned all imports of North Korean coal, iron ore, and seafood. North Korea replied with their most severe threat yet: to strike Guam with a nuclear missile. CIA Director Mike Pompeo told CBS's " Face the Nation " on Sunday that President Donald Trump was not drawing a red line when he said that North Korea better not make any threats ... (more...)
Google Allo finally gets a web app, but it's kind of pointless
- August 16, 2017
It also requires that you use Chrome, and even though that's a fairly understandable restriction, we don't see many people who aren't now using Chrome switching just to use Allo on their computer. Also, the web client for Allo is only available in the Chrome browser. Amit Fulay, Allo's head of product, tweeted Google is "actively working on supporting more" browsers, though he didn't offer a timeline. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
It also requires that you use Chrome, and even though that's a fairly understandable restriction, we don't see many people who aren't now using Chrome switching just to use Allo on their computer. Also, the web client for Allo is only available in the Chrome browser. Amit Fulay, Allo's head of product, tweeted Google is "actively working on supporting more" browsers, though he didn't offer a timeline. (more...)
Middle-earth: Shadow of War Endgame Details Revealed
- August 15, 2017
According to the European outlet, the game's endgame essentially presents with you with an additional mini campaign. In the Shadow Wars, Sauron's army launches a counter assault against Talion, attacking different regions and attempting to take back those hard-won fortresses. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
According to the European outlet, the game's endgame essentially presents with you with an additional mini campaign. In the Shadow Wars, Sauron's army launches a counter assault against Talion, attacking different regions and attempting to take back those hard-won fortresses. (more...)
North Korea leader holds off on Guam missile plan
- August 15, 2017
Speaking at the Pentagon Monday, Mattis told reporters: "You don't shoot at people in this world unless you want to bear the consequences". New commentary published by North Korean state media KCNA said "no matter what rhetoric they let out about 'annual, regular and defensive drills, ' they can not cover up the danger of a war outbreak". (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Speaking at the Pentagon Monday, Mattis told reporters: "You don't shoot at people in this world unless you want to bear the consequences". New commentary published by North Korean state media KCNA said "no matter what rhetoric they let out about 'annual, regular and defensive drills, ' they can not cover up the danger of a war outbreak". (more...)
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