News24.com | 'Bodies everywhere, many just skeletons' after Pakistan oil tanker blast At least 148 people have died and 50 are in a critical condition after an overturned oil tanker burst into flames on a highway in Pakistan. Reported by News24 27 minutes ago.
Fin24.com | SA economy no longer stable - Fragile States Index South Africa’s economy has caused it to decline significantly on the 2017 Fragile States Index and the country is no longer regarded as stable. Reported by News24 45 minutes ago.
Sport24.co.za | 'Down and dirty' All Blacks have tip for Lions All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has fired up the verbal war with the British and Irish Lions again as the tension builds towards the second Test in Wellington. Reported by News24 53 minutes ago.
News24.com | Kabila meets with Zuma amid protest threats President Jacob Zuma is meeting with DRC President Joseph Kabila in Pretoria, amid threats of protests by DRC citizens over election delays in the country. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
China broadens bribery crackdown to technology firms, says report Mainland China has been shifting the focus of wide-ranging bribery investigations to telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) firms as the industry becomes more important to the economy, according to a joint report released on Sunday. The report said the TMT sector came under greater scrutiny in 2016 and faced more legal enforcement, alongside the traditional…
Facebook, Twitter addicts are actually happy: Study Facebook, Twitter and other social media users regard themselves as less unhappy than their friends, a study has found. The research also found that people with the most number of connections on social media are happier that those with fewer friends. For the purpose of the study, which used data from Twitter, reciprocal followers were…
Vodafone offers free Netflix subscription up to 1 year to RED customers Tapping on the popularity of Netflix in India, Vodafone has announced a new scheme for its postpaid users where it is offering up to one year of free subscription. The offer is available only for Vodafone RED users and the duration of the free Netflix gift varies across eligible RED plans. Vodafone RED is the…
Channel24.co.za | Dude hijacked my film! Johannesburg film director Tim Greene’s film has been stolen word for word by a director in Ghana. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Fin24.com | South Africans 'force' Bell Pottinger to lock Twitter account Anyone who wants to follow the Gupta-linked UK public relations agency Bell Pottinger on Twitter, will now have to request permission. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Amid the madness of E3, there's a silent sanctuary for rest (and adult coloring books) E3, the nation’s biggest video game convention, is a place of constant chatter and neon lights, punctuated by the sporadic boom of video game gunfire. It’s a place where thousands elbow their way from booth to booth to try their hand at the hottest games, displayed on giant screens mounted on all... Reported by L.A.…
News24.com | Vigilance needed over bird flu threat, says DA The threat of bird flu, which has been detected in the country, must be tightly monitored, the Democratic Alliance says. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Fin24.com | Naspers to meet investors in US, UK Naspers will approach investors in the US and UK about a bond issue as it continues its quest to expand its internet businesses. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Google will stop reading your email to help sell ads Google is going to stop reading your Gmail in search of opportunities to sell ads.The change announced Friday will end a practice that Google has embraced since the company introduced Gmail in 2004. The practice has raised concerns... Reported by New Zealand Herald 2 hours ago.
This could well be what the iPhone 8 looks like Reported by TechRadar 2 hours ago.
Channel24.co.za | Nomzamo and Pearl land big presenting gigs at BET Awards Nomzamo Mbatha and Pearl Thusi will represent the continent this weekend when they bring more glitz and glam to the 2017 BET Awards in Los Angeles. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Sport24.co.za | Sandes claims gruelling US ultra-marathon South African ultra-distance runner, Ryan Sandes, has won the 2017 Western States 100 Miler in California. Reported by News24 3 hours ago.
Sport24.co.za | Brendan Venter to stay with Boks It didn’t take long for Coetzee to be asked the million dollar question after his team completed their clean sweep of France in Johannesburg. Reported by News24 3 hours ago.
These hologram-like projections are so good they’ll make you question reality These projections are so convincing they'll make you question reality. Visual Studio THEORIZ developed technology that creates 3D hologram-like projections, designed to give you an immersive experience. Interactive video is projected onto the walls and ground, responding to the movements of the subject in real time, all without the use of any post-production. You can…
Best Amazon Prime Instant Video TV shows: 25 essential Amazon Prime TV series Reported by TechRadar 3 hours ago.
9 of the best apps you can find exclusively on Android Most modern apps are developed for the two big mobile operating systems (OS): Google's Android and Apple's iOS. Android is the more flexible OS of the two, which means that it can be highly customisable with apps that are exclusive to it. Some of them actually allow you to change how the very system works, in…
The 29 coolest female startup founders in the UK The UK is one of the best-funded tech ecosystems outside of Silicon Valley thanks, in part, to its diversity. There are more women than ever founding their own tech startups in the UK, defying barriers like the huge gender gap in computer science, the fact that most European firms have all-male founding teams, and that…
News24.com | Hopes dim in search for 118 buried by China landslide Rescuers in China are digging through earth and rocks for a second day in an increasingly bleak search for some 118 people still missing after their village vanished under a huge landslide. Reported by News24 3 hours ago.
LG V30 Speculated To Be Unveiled In August At IFA In Berlin: Smartphone To Be Equipped With Stunning New Features Speculations suggest that LG would be announcing the V30 and its wide plethora of new features at IFA in Berlin, scheduled to take place in August. Reported by HNGN 3 hours ago.
Google Pixel XL 2 ‘Taimen’, Pixel 2 ‘Walleye’ specifications revealed In the list of upcoming smartphones this year, a lot of buzz also surrounds successors to the Google Pixel lineup. While Google already had a range of smartphones under the Nexus branding, it was the first time in 2016 that the company introduced its set of self-branding smartphones – Pixel and Pixel XL. After a…
News24.com | Drama expected at Kabila’s state visit today DRC President Joseph Kabila is set to pay a state visit to President Jacob Zuma in Pretoria today amid questions over the timing of the meeting and suspicions that private interests could feature. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
Channel24.co.za | Somizi’s bigger than the disease "There I was, my life was perfect in the eyes of everyone, but inside I was dying. How was I going to deal with this; is there a cure for it? There is no cure for it." Reported by News24 4 hours ago.
Scientists develop anti-reflection film to help reading from smartphones in bright sunlight Inspired by the nano-structures found on moth eyes, scientists have developed a new anti- reflection film that could allow people to read from their smartphones and tablets even in bright sunlight. The film exhibits a surface reflection of just 0.23 percent, much lower than the iPhone‘s surface reflection of 4.4 percent, for example. Reflection is…
Motorola teases Moto E4 Plus with 5,000mAh battery, likely to launch soon in India Motorola appears to be all set to finally introduce its Moto E4 Plus in India. The company has posted a series of tweets hinting towards a smartphone which doesn’t make a user feel ‘powerless’ again. Given that the USP of the Moto E4 Plus is its massive battery, it might indeed be the smartphone the…
Channel24.co.za | Tresor: The very private superstar A recent seven-figure deal with Universal makes Tresor one of SA’s most successful artists. But has the country fully embraced the Afro-pop sensation, asks Grethe Kemp. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Fin24.com | New Eskom board reveal marred by more Gupta questions Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown on Friday reappointed four Eskom directors who, exactly a week ago, she said she wanted to get rid of. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Sport24.co.za | How leadership got the best out of Kolisi Stormers coach Robbie Fleck knows the exact day when the idea to make Siya Kolisi his captain for this year’s Super Rugby tournament firmed up in his head. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Hong Kong data centres booming on back of mainland internet giants When news broke in December 2013 that Google had pulled the plug on its Hong Kong data centre project, there was plenty of hand-wringing and finger-pointing followed as people tried to make sense of what had happened. The American internet giant’s decision came about two years after it broke ground on a 2.7-hectare site inside…
Strong earthquake injures 2, knocks off roof tiles in Japan TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake has shaken residents in a mountainous region of central Japan, injuring at least two people and knocking roof tiles off homes. Japanese television broadcaster NHK showed a worker in Kiso picking up glass from a shattered show window at a Nissan car dealer. Reported by SeattlePI.com 3 hours ago.
News24.com | Oil tanker flips and explodes, killing over 100 in Pakistan A Pakistani official says more than 100 people have been killed after an oil tanker overturned and burst into flames. Reported by News24 3 hours ago.
News24.com | Crime intel boss has a dodgy past New acting crime intelligence head Major General Pat Mokushane has a criminal record, allegedly ran his private companies from his office and had an affair with a subordinate officer’s wife. Reported by News24 4 hours ago.
‘Girlboss’ Canceled After 1 Season at Netflix Netflix has canceled the freshman comedy series “Girlboss,” Variety has confirmed. Sophia Amoruso, whose life was the inspiration for the series, shared the news in a series of Instagram stories on Saturday. “So that Netflix series about my life got canceled,” she wrote. “While I’m proud of the work we did, I’m looking forward to controlling...…
News24.com | PetroSA on the brink after R14.5bn loss Financiers seek assurances in the wake of the gross mismanagement and incompetence that led to Project Ikhwezi’s collapse. Reported by News24 4 hours ago.
News24.com | Municipalities still can’t balance the books With his latest audit report having shown increasing irregular expenditure, the Auditor-General requires accountability. Reported by News24 4 hours ago.
News24.com | ANC scrambles for unity In a bid to avoid a major loss in 2019, provincial bargaining is taking place to ensure all candidates are represented. Reported by News24 4 hours ago.
News24.com | ‘It’s up to the governing party’ United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu Holomisa says the decision to remove President Jacob Zuma, and how to do so, is now out of the opposition’s hands and up to the ANC. Reported by News24 4 hours ago.
News24.com | ‘Charter can’t stem the tide’ ANC economic heavyweight Enoch Godongwana warns that the new Mining Charter could add to the increasing tally of job losses in the sector. Reported by News24 4 hours ago.
Australia to seek greater powers on encrypted messaging at 'Five eyes' meeting SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia said on Sunday it will push for greater powers to tackle the use of encrypted messaging services used by terrorists and criminals at an upcoming meeting of ministers from the "Five Eyes" intelligence network. Reported by Reuters 4 hours ago.
A 3D-printed bridge is being built using reinforced concrete 3D printing is a massive category that covers everything from small, DIY, plastic projects to metal meant to be used in Boeing's 787 airplane. Yet another usage has come to light, courtesy of the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands.... Reported by TUAW 5 hours ago.
Venmo reportedly made physical debit cards for a trial run Venmo is reportedly taking a leaf out of other digital payment services' book and making a physical debit card. According to Recode, the PayPal-owned mobile app created to make going Dutch with friends a lot easier has already begun testing a card th... Reported by TUAW 6 hours ago.
After Uber, more women speak up about Silicon Valley sexism It could be a tipping point for the tech industry as more women break their silence Reported by USATODAY.com 6 hours ago.
Notorious B.I.G. Honored by ASCAP on 20th Anniversary Year of His Death The late Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace was honored with the ASCAP Founders Award at performance rights organization’s Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday (June 22). The year marks the 30th anniversary of the annual ceremony and the 20th anniversary of Notorious B.I.G.’s March 9, 1997 murder. Faith Evans, the rapper’s widow,...…
Thomas Schlamme Elected Directors Guild President Veteran TV director Thomas Schlamme has been elected president of the Directors Guild of America for a two-year term, succeeding Paris Barclay. Schlamme was selected by acclamation of the 147 delegates at the DGA’s convention on Saturday at DGA headquarters in Los Angeles. Barclay announced earlier this year that he would not seek a third...…
Dan Harmon Reassures ‘Rick and Morty’ Fans That Season 3 Is Happening “Rick and Morty” co-creator Dan Harmon went on a positive Twitter rant over the weekend reassuring fans that behind-the-scenes issues are not to blame for the prolonged absence of Season 3. Harmon also confirmed that he and fellow co-creator Justin Roiland are not feuding over the Adult Swim animated comedy, contrary to reports. Early Saturday...…
News24.com | Another mistrial in case of US officer who shot black man The second murder trial of a white Ohio policeman who shot a black man during a routine traffic stop has ended in a mistrial, just as the first had a year earlier. Reported by News24 5 minutes ago.
Securely encrypt single files with AES Protect AES Protect is a portable tool for encrypting single files using a passphrase and AES. The program is written in x86 assembly language, which means there are no annoying dependencies, and the download is tiny: it’s a 32KB ZIP, but still manages to squeeze in three programs. AES Protect is the general purpose tool, an…
Kickstarter Goes for Gold With New Takes on Old Projects Kickstarter is bringing back some golden oldies this summer. The crowdfunding service on Tuesday launched Kickstarter Gold: a 40-day program spotlighting new projects by some of the site’s most popular creators. Through July […] The post Kickstarter Goes for Gold With New Takes on Old Projects appeared first on Geek.com. Reported by geek.com 9 minutes…
Canonical Releases Snapcraft 2.32 to Support ROS Lunar in the Catkin Plugin Canonical's Kyle Fazzari released today a new maintenance update of the Snapcraft tool that lets application developers package their apps as Snaps for distribution across multiple Linux-based operating systems that support the Snappy technologies. Coming only 11 days after the Snapcraft 2.31 release that implemented support for resuming Snap downloads when building classic Snaps, better…
News24.com | Delmas man’s leg caught in harvester A man, believed to be in his 40s has sustained critical injuries when his leg got caught in a harvester on a farm in Delmas Reported by News24 22 minutes ago.
Sport24.co.za | Bok ratings: Eben’s rising maturity SA increasingly warmed to their task to once again see off a blunt France with plenty to spare ... and a new skipper looking the part, writes *Rob Houwing.* Reported by News24 30 minutes ago.
Sport24.co.za | Whiteley to learn groin fate on Monday Springbok skipper Warren Whiteley will know on Monday for how long he'll be sidelined after pulling out of the win over France at the 11th-hour. Reported by News24 30 minutes ago.
Sport24.co.za | Coetzee compliments players on series win Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has praised the effort of his squad and management after his side clinched their series against France, 3-0. Reported by News24 30 minutes ago.
Hackers target UK parliament email accounts After a report from The London TImes that the email addresses and passwords of British cabinet members and other government officials were being traded by Russian hackers, it looks like the inevitable next step has occurred: a cyberattack on the UK p... Reported by engadget 53 minutes ago.
YouTuber Hannah Hart Dishes on New Food Network Series ‘I Hart Food’ Hannah Hart is about to hit the road for her new Food Network series, “I Hart Food.” The six-episode order was first confirmed in summer of 2016, but Hart and the network both revealed new details about the show heading into the weekend. The YouTube star will serve as host and executive producer on the...…
Relive Sonic the Hedgehog’s glory days with this eclectic remix album 2017 is shaping up to be a big year for Sonic. Later this year, we will see the launch of two new games starring the iconic Sega character, including both the old-school Sonic Mania, and the more modern (and 3D!) Sonic Forces. With all of this going on, you may well be in the mood…
‘Playing House’s’ Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham on Why Season 3 is the ‘Most Important’ Work They’ve Ever Done Spoiler alert: Do not read until you’ve watched the entire third season of “Playing House,” available now on the USA App and VOD. Midway through “Playing House’s” third season, Jessica St. Clair‘s Emma gets diagnosed with breast cancer. It is a story ripped from the headlines of St. Clair’s own life, who received her diagnosis...…
The Best Documentaries On Netflix Streaming Documentary films often have a hard time at the box office. It’s tough for the typically low-budget productions to break through the Hollywood blockade, no matter how compelling a story they tell. But […] The post The Best Documentaries On Netflix Streaming appeared first on Geek.com. Reported by geek.com 1 hour ago.
Google to Stop Scanning Gmail for Creating Targeted Ads Alphabet Inc.’s Google said on Friday it would stop scanning Gmail content for creating personalized ads from later this year, bringing the widely-used email service in line with its enterprise offering, G Suite. The decision was outlined in a blog … Reported by Epoch Times 2 hours ago.
Giant sequoia move on schedule in Idaho, tree doing well David Cox of tree-moving company Environmental Design said Saturday the 10-story sequoia is doing well, and everything is in place for the 800,000-pound (362,877-kilogram) landmark to start moving on inflatable rollers shortly after midnight. The tree was sent to Boise as a seedling by naturalist John Muir, who played a key role in establishing California's…
News24.com | $500m unexplained Mozambique govt spending: prosecutor Mozambican officials have launched an investigation after an audit raised questions over $500 million of secret government loans, the country's prosecutor's office has said. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Polish protesters demand halt to logging in primeval forest WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Hundreds have marched in Warsaw to protest widespread logging in Europe's last primeval forest, a project undertaken taken by Poland's conservative government. The government says it's fighting an outbreak of bark beetle, but ecologists see that as a pretext to increase timber production for profit. Reported by SeattlePI.com 2 hours ago.
News24.com | Berlin going nuts over arrival of 2 giant pandas Two giant pandas from China have landed safely in Berlin where they are being welcomed by the German capital's mayor and the Chinese ambassador. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Sport24.co.za | LIVE: SuperSport United v Orlando Pirates LIVE scoring and interactive commentary on the Nedbank Cup final between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
News24.com | National Pathology Committee rubbishes 'untrained' post-mortem claims Recent reports that untrained forensic officers have conducted post-mortems unsupervised for the past 10 years are grossly inaccurate, the National Forensic Pathology Service Committee says. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Samsung Pay now supports Discover cards Discover card shoppers can finally use their credit card with Samsung Pay on their phones, two years after the credit card company announced that the card would come to the system. A customer service representative for Discover confirmed that customers can now add their cards to Samsung Pay. Samsung unveiled its mobile payment system in…
9 important foods you aren't eating that you should be this summer Sure, you know one of the best ways to improve your diet is to cut back on red meat and sweets. But what about the things you can add to your diet for improved health? The items on this list might not be popular yet among Americans, but they're all either good for your health…
CEO of Raytheon's Forcepoint eyes IPO: Boersen-Zeitung FRANKFURT (Reuters) - U.S. missile maker Raytheon's cybersecurity unit could thrive were it to be listed separately, the head of the unit, Forcepoint, told German business daily Boersenzeitung in an interview published on Saturday. Reported by Reuters 2 hours ago.
Jamie Foxx Let Ed Sheeran Crash on His Couch Before the Brit Made it Big (Watch) Jamie Foxx revealed over the weekend that he once let Ed Sheeran stay at his home for six weeks when the singer was first starting out in Los Angeles. Foxx stopped by “The Graham Norton Show” on Friday night to promote his new Fox game show “Beat Shazam,” but ended up sharing a story about...…
In 2017, tweets are official presidential statements Does a tweet count as an official response to a federal inquiry? Unsurprisingly, the White House thinks so. As reported by Reuters, the White House sent a letter to the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee claiming that a pair of Trump twe... Reported by engadget 2 hours ago.
The major difference between the Preacher comic and the AMC show has to do with God The big difference between Preacher the television show and Preacher the comic is that on the television show, the protagonist doesn't walk with God. Admittedly, that isn’t the only change. The television series, which launched in 2016, kept the characters and some of the conceptual elements from Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon’s comics series, but…
Sport24.co.za | Springboks win at Ellis Park, whitewash France The Springboks completed a whitewash of France in their three-Test series with an at-times scrappy victory over their visitors at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Reported by News24 3 hours ago.
The British Parliament has been hit by a cyberattack The British Parliament has been hit by a “sustained and determined” cyberattack attack, according to The Telegraph, which has left lawmakers unable to remotely access their e-mail. Authorities discovered unusual activity on the computer networks this morning, and have moved to take steps to protect them, which appears to include preventing access outside of the…
India's Infosys says reassessing long-term goals due to tougher market Bengaluru (Reuters) - Infosys Ltd, India's second-biggest software services exporter, is re-evaluating its long-term targets because tougher market conditions have made them appear "daunting", the company's chairman said on Saturday. Reported by Reuters 8 minutes ago.
UK lawmakers hit by cyber security attack - media reports LONDON (Reuters) - The British parliament has been hit by a cyber attack that is preventing lawmakers from accessing their emails when not in Westminster, politicians and media reports said on Saturday. Reported by Reuters India 18 minutes ago.
16 photos that show the evolution of American gay pride celebrations over four decades American cities and towns — big and small — are celebrating Pride month, which is meant to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Since then, LGBT rights have come a long way. The Supreme Court passed marriage equality. "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," was repealed. Oregon elected the nation's first openly bisexual governor. Cultural icons like Ellen…
News24.com | More fire risks exposed as UK scramble to meet concerns The scope of Britain's fire-safety concerns has broadened as London officials scramble to evacuate buildings fraught with gas insulation and cladding problems. Reported by News24 32 minutes ago.
Recommended Reading: Apple's original television aspirations Apple Is a Step Closer to Making Its Own TV Shows David Sims, The Atlantic While the company's television aspirations remain largely a mystery, Apple hired two big names this week to help build its slate of original shows. Jamie Erlicht and Zack V... Reported by TUAW 38 minutes ago.
What it's like to work as a 'budtender' in the legal marijuana industry Coffee shops have baristas. Bars have bartenders. And marijuana retailers have "budtenders." An estimated 30,000 Americans work in legal marijuana dispensaries, with a significant portion of those retail employees assisting customers at point of sale. Budtenders have an intimate knowledge of the products sold and can make recommendations based on customer preferences — whether they…
Snapdeal files police case against local logistics firm NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian online retailer Snapdeal has filed a police complaint against a local logistics company, in which it owns a stake, of defrauding it of 3.57 billion rupees ($55.37 million), a police report showed. Reported by Reuters India 46 minutes ago.
Essential gadgets for throwing the best SmartBarbecue Every summer, when the sun is hot and everyone is drowning in sweat, barbecue invitations go out. While these get-togethers create the perfect setting to catch up with old friends, befriend your neighbors, and meet new people, they also highlight how important it is to have all the best gear. That way you can impress…
UK Parliament investigating cyberattack on user accounts LONDON (AP) — British officials are investigating a cyberattack on the country's Parliament after discovering "unauthorized attempts to access parliamentary user accounts." A spokeswoman for the House of Commons said Saturday that officials are working with the National Cyber Security Center to secure the computer network. She added that remote email access for members has…
Britain's Parliament says it is investigating a cyberattack on users' accounts LONDON (AP) — Britain's Parliament says it is investigating a cyberattack on users' accounts. Reported by SeattlePI.com 59 minutes ago.
News24.com | Egypt tycoon jailed for diva murder freed after presidential pardon An Egyptian real estate tycoon jailed for the murder of a Lebanese pop diva was freed as part of a presidential pardon for hundreds of detainees, security officials have said. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
‘Blade Runner’ Turns 35: The Unloved Film That Became a Classic June 25 is the 35th anniversary of the 1982 Ridley Scott-directed “Blade Runner,” one of the all-time science-fiction classics. The long-planned sequel, “Blade Runner 2049,” starring Ryan Gosling, opens in October; earlier this year, director Denis Villeneuve told Variety’s “Playback” podcast that he felt a lot of pressure working on “the most risky project” of...…
8 stories to read while you wait for the next season of American Gods The first season of American Gods ended with a bang earlier this week, leaving us with a long wait until we get to see just what happens next for Shadow, Wednesday, and the others. However, like The Handmaid’s Tale, the show is based on a novel, and there’s a number of others about similar things:…
Sport24.co.za | Morris has no qualms over bizarre Roy exit Chris Morris said SA were prepared to "take it and run" after the extraordinary dismissal of England's Jason Roy in the second T20 international at Taunton. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
How Blue Apron compares to other subscription services, in one graph Nikhil Basu Trivedi is a principal at Shasta Ventures. He has no financial stake in Blue Apron, but invests in other consumer businesses as disclosed in this article. His post originally appeared on Medium and is republished here with permission. When Blue Apron’s S-1 dropped at the beginning of the month, there was a lot…
COWEN: We counted at least 7 retail companies that can't get eaten up by Amazon (AMZN, COST, WFM, ROST, WMT, TJX, TIF, LVMH, BID) Amazon spread its reach further into the retail industry on Friday when it announced its jaw-dropping acquisition of Whole Foods for $13.7 billion. The market's instant reaction — Amazon's shares rallied while those of its competitors tumbled — sent a clear message: Investors are bullish on Amazon's success in the delicate business of fresh-food delivery,…
Sport24.co.za | US paralympic star breaks Oscar's record Paralympic athlete Blake Leeper broke Oscar Pistorius' record for the T43 400m at the US world championship trials. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Calibre 3.1 Open-Source Ebook Manager Released with Support for RAR 5.0 Archives Last week's major Calibre 3.0 update made a lot of noise among the ebook community with its new support for reading books in-browser on your phone or tablet, and now developer Kovid Goyal announces the first point release to the series. Calibre 3.1 is out, and among the new features is ships with, we can…
UK lawmakers hit by cyber security attack: media reports LONDON (Reuters) - The British parliament has been hit by a cyber attack that is preventing lawmakers from accessing their emails when not in Westminster, politicians and media reports said on Saturday. Reported by Reuters 2 hours ago.
News24.com | Multiple vehicle collision leaves 2 dead, 7 injured Two people have been killed and seven injured in a multiple vehicle collision on the R21 northbound before the Atlas turn off in Benoni on Saturday morning, paramedics say. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Box Office: ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Assembles $37.5 Million in Three Days’ Time “Transformers: The Last Knight” had a slightly unconventional Wednesday night opening this week, but its Friday numbers aren’t anything for the Autobots to actually write Cybertron about. Despite its franchise-low opening, the fifth film in the “Transformers” saga is expected to easily win the first official weekend of summer 2017, while “Wonder Woman” and “Cars...…
Raspberry Pi Foundation's Raspbian OS to Soon Be Rebased on Debian 9 "Stretch" Raspberry Pi Foundation UX engineer Simon Long is reporting on the availability of a new stable update to the project's Debian-based Raspbian operating system for Raspberry Pi and x86 computers. The Raspbian 2017-06-21 images are now available for download, and besides being synced with the upstream Debian GNU/Linux 8 "Jessie" repositories to include all the…
Big discounts on the Samsung Galaxy S8, Steam summer sale, and more tech deals This week we already mentioned several big sales, including another T-Mobile BOGO deal for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Steam’s annual summer sale on popular (and sometimes not-so-popular) PC gaming titles. But we’ve also got some new deals to tell you about, the most noteworthy being eBay’s $125 discount on Samsung’s unlocked S8 and S8…
New trailers: Game of Thrones, Wet Hot American Summer, and more The last two movies I saw were Magic Mike XXL and The Invitation. The former is a tale of male strippers, friendship, and the danceability of “Pony,” while the latter is a terrifying, suspense-driven look at a (fictional) Los Angeles cult. Where am I going with this? I have no idea, but Jake usually writes…
News24.com | UPDATE: Zim police clash with farm-workers, 'over a dozen' held in 'fresh land grabs' Zimbabwean police have clashed with workers at a farm that was seized by police this week to pave way for a top cleric, Trevor Manhanga, who has links to President Robert Mugabe's ruling Znu-PF party. Reported by News24 3 minutes ago.
Sport24.co.za | SA 'A' limp to England Lions defeat The South Africa 'A' side has been comprehensively beaten by the England Lions in their one-off four-day clash in Canterbury. Reported by News24 4 minutes ago.
Happy birthday, iPhone —will we get to 2027? The big question in techland —how many years we do expect to continue with device - 10, 15, 20? Reported by USATODAY.com 8 minutes ago.
Sport24.co.za | Praise for All Blacks 'masterclass', concern for Lions The All Blacks earned high praise for their "masterclass" after they left the British & Irish Lions teetering on the brink of yet another series defeat in New Zealand. Reported by News24 21 minutes ago.
Actors’ Equity Membership Ratifies New Contract With National Network of Theaters The membership of Actors’ Equity Association, the union that represents theater actors and stage managers, has ratified a new five-year contract with the League of Resident Theaters, the national network of 72 nonprofit theaters around the country. Equity reps touted what they called major gains in the deal, including salary increases, improved pay for stage...…
How to supercharge your iPhone in 5 minutes Starting with the iPhone 6, Apple made it possible to charge it from 0 to 100% almost twice as fast. Here's how you can do it. PLEASE NOTE: Your results will vary depending upon how old your phone battery is, how well you've maintained your battery, and whether you charge your battery properly. *Follow Tech…
Even the cinematographer filming 'Westworld' didn't know the secrets of the show "Westworld" isn't known for its subtly. The HBO series is filled with detailed sets from the Old West amusement park, and the sleek, modern facility below it. Robert McLachlan, a cinematographer who's worked on "Westworld," "Game of Thrones," and "Ray Donovan," recently talked with Business Insider about working on HBO's epic (and epically confusing) sci-fi…
Uber and Tesla are showing ominous signs that the era of auto disruption may be about to come to an abrupt end (TSLA) *•Uber's CEO departed and Tesla's head of Autopilot left in the same week.* *•The leading disruptors of the auto industry are experiencing severe challenges.* *•Investors and tech enthusiasts have insisted that transportation is about to undergo profound change — but maybe that won't happen.* The much-discussed disruption of the traditional auto industry was itself disrupted this…
Working yourself to death isn't worth it, and Silicon Valley is starting to realize that Silicon Valley has an overworking problem. And in many cases, it sees that problem as an asset, not a liability. This isn’t a new trend. It’s been documented several times over the years. But over the last few weeks, it feels like there’s a new momentum to the concept, fueled by Silicon Valley scions like…
Sport24.co.za | Bok skipper Whiteley out of France Test Springbok captain Warren Whiteley has been withdrawn from the team to France on Saturday because of a groin injury. Reported by News24 37 minutes ago.
News24.com | 15 treated for smoke inhalation after fire in Joburg flats Residents of a block of flats in Duncanville south of Johannesburg, had to be evacuated when a fire broke out on the top floor, paramedics say. Reported by News24 38 minutes ago.
Sony is losing its grip on the indie market Here we go again. In 2011, Microsoft was the indie king. The industry was just blossoming thanks to services like Steam and Xbox Live Arcade, which introduced independent games to huge, hungry audiences. Indie Game: The Movie was about to debut, giv... Reported by TUAW 45 minutes ago.
Even with Whole Foods, Amazon would need many more warehouses to reshape grocery delivery (Reuters) - If Amazon.com Inc hopes to revolutionize grocery delivery, then its bid to buy Whole Foods Market Inc for $13.7 billion will be just the start of a long and costly process. Reported by Reuters 47 minutes ago.
The 10 best low-cost airlines in the world This week, leading consumer aviation rating agency Skytrax, named AirAsia the best low-cost airline in the world for the ninth consecutive year. The Sepang-based company was presented with the award at a ceremony during the 2017 Paris Airshow. "We take the world champion title seriously and we will strive to continue to improve for both our guests…
'Aging in place' tech helps seniors live in their home longer Nearly 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age. These tools help make that possible. Reported by USATODAY.com 58 minutes ago.
You'll probably have to save up a lot of cash to afford the Galaxy Note 8 Reported by TechRadar 1 hour ago.
Amazon Prime Day 2017: when is it and how can you find the best deals? Reported by TechRadar 1 hour ago.
An ode to my $7 HTC pack-in headphones Headphones are an interesting slice of the technology market, where companies build products that are as much gadget as they are art. Design, style, and personal taste in sound quality and tuning are just as important as the more technical aspects of a pair of headphones. And there have never been more choices: from cheap,…
SJCAM SJ5000X Elite Action Camera Review You might be thinking otherwise if you’ve never been interested in an action camera, but this particular market is continuously growing, and more and more manufacturers join the fun with more or less advanced models. Without a doubt, GoPro was, is, and will continue to be the most popular brand when it comes to action…
Lyft is quietly going after Uber's biggest weakness Lyft has been trying to position itself as a socially-conscious, ride-sharing solution long before Uber was rocked by a string of scandals that ultimately culminated in CEO Travis Kalanick's forced resignation. But Lyft has the most potential to take on Uber by playing the long game with self-driving cars. Although Lyft has been slowly chewing…
Martin Sorrell: People feel 'ripped off' by the Cannes Lions, the ad conference where a chicken sandwich costs €32 CANNES, France — The Cannes Lions Festival is advertising's glittering moment in the sun, the industry's equivalent of the Oscars. It is often said that the importance of the Lion trophies is that they are the only awards people outside the business have heard of. It's the biggest moment of the year on the advertising calendar,…
14 Pinterest features only power users know about Pinterest is one of the most popular social networks in the world, with 175 million monthly active users and legions of diehard fans pinning their favorite outfits, recipes, housewares, and more. But most people are probably missing out on hidden features and cool tricks that enhance the Pinterest experience, or simply make life easier. We asked Pinterest for help discovering…
Elon Musk loves video games — here are his favorites Elon Musk may be the CEO of two different companies, but he still makes time to game. As the head of Tesla Motors, Musk is leading the rebirth of all-electric vehicles. At SpaceX, his steering a company whose mission is to "revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets." And…
Conference: US mayors may shape national climate policy (AP) — With the Trump administration's withdrawal from the Paris climate accords, national policy on climate change will emerge from U.S. cities working to reduce emissions and become more resilient to rising sea levels, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said at the annual U.S. Conferences of Mayors meeting in Miami Beach. Cities still have months…
Sport24.co.za | Gatland: Lions spots up for grabs after flop British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says his forwards under-performed in their 30-15 to the All Blacks on Saturday. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Sport24.co.za | Read praises 'outstanding' Lions New Zealand captain Kieran Read has praised the British and Irish Lions' showing after the All Blacks went 1-0 up in the series. Reported by News24 5 minutes ago.
Traveller24.com | ALERT: Home Affairs services hard-hit due to 'insufficient staff' Over 90% of DHA offices are closed on Saturday due to insufficient staff numbers, which Home Affairs says is not in line with the recent settlement agreement with the Unions. Reported by News24 22 minutes ago.
Sport24.co.za | Ford steps down as Sri Lanka coach Sri Lanka's cricket coach Graham Ford has quit, officials said on Saturday, midway through a 45-month contract. Reported by News24 30 minutes ago.
Traveller24.com | #KnysnaRises: Oyster Festival to include new ‘Phoenix’ Trail Run Knysna Tourism announced that with 100% of the Featherbed Trail Run affected by the recent fires a new rerouted trail run will take place as part of Oyster Festival. Reported by News24 48 minutes ago.
News24.com | WATCH: Traffic cops assault man at roadside in full view of motorists A short video has emerged on social media of Zimbabwean traffic cops assaulting a man at the side of a busy suburban road. Reported by News24 48 minutes ago.
News24.com | Nurses union SG arrested after exam cancellation protest The Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union (YNITU) intends bringing an urgent bail application for the release of its secretary general Mdu Ndlovu, who has been arrested following clashes outside the SA Nursing Council. Reported by News24 48 minutes ago.
Microsoft confirms some Windows 10 source code has leaked A portion of Microsoft’s Windows 10 source code has leaked online this week. Files related to Microsoft’s USB, storage, and Wi-Fi drivers in Windows 10 were posted to Beta Archive this week. Beta Archive is an enthusiast site that tracks Windows releases, and asks members to donate money to access a private FTP full of…
Santa Monica couple fights Snapchat over 'geofilter' trademark Tracy and Paul Grand picked up a partial victory this month when the international body in charge of website-name disputes ruled against Snap's bid to snatch away geofilters.com from them. Reported by L.A. Times 1 hour ago.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to be available on Flipkart under special sale on June 25 at 12PM Xiaomi‘s most popular and one of the most affordable smartphones Redmi Note 4 had been available under periodic flash sales on weekdays. Now, as part of a special sale, the smartphone will be available on Flipkart on June 25 (Sunday) at 12 noon for those who were unable to purchase it in the past. The…
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry launches new website North Korea’s Foreign Ministry has launched its own website to promote “policies and improve diplomatic relations”, state media reported. “The website will help promote understanding of North Korea’s foreign affairs and policy and help boost ties with other countries,” the Korean Central News Agency said in a statement. The website (www.mfa.gov.kp), divided into eight sections,…
Nasa prepares for lift off from Christchurch The winter-chasing scientists from the world's largest space organisation are preparing for lift off in their flying observatory.Nasa's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (Sofia), a highly modified jetliner carrying... Reported by New Zealand Herald 2 hours ago.
Sport24.co.za | All Blacks draw first blood, cruise past Lions The All Blacks have won the first Test of their three-match series against the British and Irish Lions. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Here are all the gadgets Amazon is launching in 2017 (AMZN) 2007 was a major milestone for Amazon. It was the year the Seattle-based company brought out the first Kindle e-reader. Before then, Amazon was little more than an ambitious and fast-growing online shop. A decade later, and it's a global juggernaut — dominating everything from ecommerce to cloud web hosting. It is still less associated…
News24.com | eThekwini mayor vows more action on hostel violence eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede has vowed to intensify action against violence at Glebelands Hostel in Umlazi, following a damning report by the Public Protector. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Channel24.co.za | Johnny Depp apologises for Trump assassination joke Johnny Depp apologised for joking about President Donald Trump being assassinated, as his remarks to a music festival audience triggered an angry backlash. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Honor 8 Pro hands-on and first impressions Huawei’s online-only brand Honor yesterday showcased its new flagship smartphone, the Honor 8 Pro. Launched in China as the Honor V9, the smartphone will be launched in India on July 6. The company has not reveal the pricing of the smartphone. Honor will be launching the 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage variant. Considering the…
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to be available starting late September, retail at approximately Rs 72,200: Report The Galaxy Note 8 will be the most expensive Samsung smartphone yet. At least, that is what the latest reports indicate. An individual briefed on Samsung’s plan, told VentureBeat that the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 phablet will be priced at €999 (approximately Rs 72,200) and will be available in second half of September, ahead of…
Google Home and Assistant can speak Canadian French now The first of several new languages for Google's Assistant AI is here, as users have noticed Canadian French as a language option. I was able to switch it on for my Google Home by looking for Assistant Language under device settings in its control app... Reported by TUAW 3 hours ago.
Bulgaria's first communications satellite launched into orbit SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's first geostationary communications satellite has been launched into space, operator Bulsatcom said in a statement on Saturday. Reported by Reuters India 3 hours ago.
News24.com | Congolese threaten to disrupt Zuma, Kabila meeting in Pretoria Members of the Congolese community in South Africa are threatening to disrupt a state visit by President Joseph Kabila because, they say, he is no longer legally in power in the DRC. Reported by News24 3 hours ago.
Fintech LendInvest's growth slows due to 'challenging' property market and investment LONDON — Online mortgage marketplace LendInvest saw revenue growth slow and profits dive last year as it invested for growth and dealt with "challenging" market conditions. Accounts seen by Business Insider show LendInvest's revenue grew from £18.6 million to £22.1 million in the year to March 2017. That's a significant slowdown on the prior year…
News24.com | Police, NPA want land occupiers 'punished by the courts' Seventeen people arrested in connection with protests against shack demolitions in Wells Estate, Port Elizabeth, have appeared in the Motherwell Magistrate's Court. Reported by News24 3 hours ago.
ICC 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup: Google doodle celebrates the tournament with interactive game The International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s World Cup opens today and Google has dedicated a special interactive doodle on its homepage. The love for cricket goes beyond boundaries and with today’s doodle, extends to the ‘cricket’ and insect community as well in a very adorable fashion. You can play the animated Google doodle by simply…
Google DeepMind is giving the NHS free access to its patient monitoring app (GOOG) The financial terms of Google DeepMind's partnership with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation have been disclosed for the first time. Google's artificial intelligence lab DeepMind is currently allowing the Royal Free to use its patient monitoring smartphone app Streams for free, the Royal Free Trust told Business Insider following a freedom of information (FOI)…
BGR India Weekly Wrap: OnePlus 5 launched in India, Honor 8 Pro announced, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns and more An another eventful week comes to the ceremonial wrap up, where we look at top stories that made the difference. Beginning with announcements, India this week witnessed the debut of Honor 8 Pro and the much-awaited OnePlus 5 flagship smartphone. On the other hand, Facebook added new features to keep profile picture more secure, especially…
Sport24.co.za | Ackermann praises victorious SA 'A' South Africa A-side coach, Johan Ackermann, has praised the effort of his squad after their 48-28 win over the French Barbarians. Reported by News24 4 hours ago.
Channel24.co.za | Bill Cosby plans tour to educate youth on misbehaviour Bill Cosby will organise a series of town hall meetings to help educate young people about problems their misbehaviour could create, said a spokesperson for Cosby. Reported by News24 4 hours ago.
News24.com | Ray of hope for Knysna's fynbos The catastrophic fire in Knysna and surrounds has given the fynbos and vegetation in the area an opportunity for a fresh start, with SANParks even making free indigenous trees available for affected homeowners in the scarred landscape. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
News24.com | Nuclear plant to cost consumers 'billions more' A highly-controversial UK government deal for the new Hinkley Point nuclear power plant will cost British energy consumers billions more pounds than forecast. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
Channel24.co.za | Bonang, Tbo Touch and David Tlale to party on a yacht at the Durban July The glamorous event is said to be four hours long, giving guests the opportunity to socialise with the hosts while feasting on canapés and sipping on signature cocktails. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Google to stop scanning your inbox for personalized ads Google has announced that it will stop scanning the inboxes of Gmail’s free users for ad personalization at some point later this year. Diane Greene, Google’s Senior Vice President for Google Cloud, said the company made this decision because it “brings Gmail ads in line with how we personalize ads for other Google products”, Tech…
News24.com | WATCH: Heavily armed Zim riot cops evict white farmer in 'fresh land grabs' Heavily armed Zimbabwean riot police this week besieged the property of a white commercial farmer, Robert Smart outside Rusape town and forcefully evicted him from his farm. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
Intex Tower Speaker range launched, prices start at Rs 11,400 IT accessories manufacturer Intex Technologies has unveiled its new affordable range of 2.0 Tower Speakers. The “IT-12006 FMUB” and “IT-12005 SUFB” speakers are priced at Rs 11,400 and Rs 11,600, respectively. “We have pioneered in introducing the widest range of affordable yet high-tech speakers over the years,” said Nidhi Markanday, Director and Business Head, Intex…
News24.com | It's positive when comrades own up - Mantashe on #GuptaLeaks The fact that some ANC members have confirmed being implicated in a trove of leaked Gupta emails is good for the political party, says its secretary general Gwede Mantashe. Reported by News24 2 hours ago.
News24.com | 472 civilians dead in month of Syria strikes US-led coalition air strikes on two Syrian provinces targeting jihadists have killed 472 civilians over the past month. Reported by News24 3 hours ago.
A third of Millenials check social media accounts on toilet Far be it for us to jump on board the Millenials-bashing wagon that has been 2017.But they just make it so easy.Australia's 18 to 29 demographic are not only wasting the hard-earned cash that could be going towards a house deposit... Reported by New Zealand Herald 3 hours ago.
Sharp will reportedly start building OLED TV panels next year Now that Sharp is under new ownership by Foxconn, it may have big plans for a return to TV prominence. In a move that could explain a sudden push to recover the use of its name from Hisense, the Japanese company apparently has a plan to add OLED TV p... Reported by TUAW 3 hours…
'Castlevania' creator Koji Igarashi doesn't feel he is 'a big deal' *Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 26 (ANI): Video game designer Koji Igarashi (aka IGA), who is best known for the 1997's dark fantasy-themed video game series 'Castlevania', recently expressed that his presence in the gaming industry is not a "big deal" at all.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
Canonical Makes It Easy to Install Unity7 on Ubuntu 17.10, GNOME Remains Default It looks like Unity 7 is not dead yet, as Canonical's Will Cooke is now informing the community that the Ubuntu Desktop team has been working lately on making it easier for users to install the Unity 7 session and related packages on Ubuntu 17.10. According to his latest report, Will Cooke says that there's…
Google to end Gmail scanning to target ads SAN FRANCISCO: Google plans to abandon its long-standing practice of scanning user email in its Gmail service to serve targeted advertising. Reported by Bangkok Post 4 hours ago.
Intex launches 'Wishnbuy.com' *New Delhi [India], Oct. 7 (ANI): Intex Technologies has launched its own e-commerce marketplace called 'Wishnbuy.com' .* Reported by ANI News 5 hours ago.
Motorola launches power-packed Moto C budget smartphone *New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Motorola Mobility LLC on Thursday launched its new budget smartphone, Moto C, packed with a host of features that an individual looks for in a smartphone.* Reported by ANI News 2 hours ago.
Apple revamps iMessage, launches integrated communication platform 'Business Chat' *Washington [U.S.A], June 10 (ANI): Tech giant Apple unveiled Business Chat, an interactive communication platform incorporated with customer service and shopping on its previous platform, iMessage.* Reported by ANI News 2 hours ago.
Five new portable speakers to rock out at the beach or the pool Summer’s here and its time to hit the pool or head over to the beach for some respite from the heat. Here are five newly released portable speakers that are designed to pump up the fun factor. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom The Wonderboom is the latest in the Ultimate Ears (UE) line-up that is rated at…
Verizon and Ericsson launch 5G on trial-basis across U.S. *New Delhi [India], Feb. 24 (ANI): Verizon and Ericsson enabled an operational shift of 5G network from technology trials to pre-commercial pilots in the field in multiple cities across United States of America.* Reported by ANI News 5 hours ago.
Rockstar Games, Take Two seem to back off of PC game modders Earlier this month, Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two angered the PC gaming community after sending a cease and desist letter to the developers of the OpenIV modding tool. OpenIV allowed people to create modifications for GTA IV and GTA V single pl... Reported by engadget 5 hours ago.
Ericsson expands its 'Support Services' portfolio *New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): World leader in communications technology and services Ericsson on Tuesday announced introduction of a new approach to support services, which involves complementing Ericsson's existing Support Services with predictive analytics and deep learning, introducing more systematic control of software changes, and speeding up network-level fault isolation and recovery.* Reported by…
Apple to develop AI chip for iPhone *New York [U.S.A.], May 27 (ANI): Owing to the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), technology giant Apple is working on a dedicated artificial intelligence chip that would power AI-related tasks on mobile devices, The Verge quoted a Bloomberg report saying.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
Canadian app startup 'AmpMe' ventures into Indian smartphone market *New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): AmpMe, a Montreal-based audio matching technology startup on Tuesday announced its foray into the 800 million-device Indian smartphone market.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
U-Dictionary supports sentence translation inside any App *Bangalore [India], May 26 (ANI-Newsvoir): NetEase, the world's top three highest grossing mobile publisher, recently announced that its U-Dictionary app is introducing improved features for Indian languages.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
Diwan Rahul Nanda launches 'Cheep', a home services mobile app *New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): With Topsgrup garnering praise as a trusted security services group in India, its Group Chairman Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda forayed into the consumer-to-consumer segment with the launch of an on-demand home services marketplace app called Cheep, in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
Micromax, Affle announce data partnership for audience intelligence, ad monetization *New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Accelerating its journey towards creating a holistic ecosystem, Micromax Informatics, world's 10th largest mobile brand entered into an exclusive data partnership with Affle to help deliver superior audience intelligence and blended native advertising solutions to over 60Mn users in India.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
OnePlus 5 to be launched in India soon; All you need to know *New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The most anticipated OnePlus 5, the flagship smartphone by the Chinese manufacturer OnePlus, is confirmed to be launched on June 22nd at an event in Mumbai.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
Way2Online reaches two bn screen views within a year since launch *New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Way2Online, a 'media on mobile' company that caters to seekers of news and information both in English and regional Indian languages, registers phenomenal success with over two billion (200 crore) screen views within a month.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
mGuru plans to expand user-base to 10 lakh across India *New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): With an aim to enhance the English proficiency skills of students, mGuru, a digital learning company in India, has introduced the mGuru mobile app for K-5 students, targeting families in tier I-III cities.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
DJUBO launches new PoS Android app *New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Hotel tech company DJUBO on Monday announced a valiant step in enhancing hotel's operations management experience with release of its new POS app.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
Data Traffic per smartphone user in India to reach 11 GB per month By 2022: Ericsson report *New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): Ericsson in its Mobility Report 2017 releases today has reported key trends and forecasts on mobile traffic, subscriptions, consumer behavior and technology uptake in India.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
Nokia marks its re-entry in India with three android phones *New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): HMD Globals launched its much-anticipated Nokia android phones on Tuesday in India, with a promise to provide "pure android" to the consumers.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
Samsung launches Galaxy J7 Pro, Galaxy J7 Max at Rs. 20900 and Rs. 17900 respectively *New Delhi [India] June 14 (ANI): South Korean multinational Samsung on Wednesday launched its anticipated Samsung Galaxy J7 Max and Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, expanding its best-selling mid-range of Galaxy J smart phones.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
Toreto's TBE-804 Blare Bluetooth earphones best suited for sports enthusiasts *New Delhi [India], June 15(ANI): Toreto, a leading aggregator of portable technology on Wednesday launched its water-resistant Bluetooth earphone, 'TBE-804 Blare', best suited for sports enthusiasts.* Reported by ANI News 8 minutes ago.
Here are some apps for transparent & organised Real Estate market *New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Digitisation and infusion of technology has become the moto of the real estate players in the present market scenario as many developers are working out on methods to make things user friendly for the customers.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.
‘Pegasus’ spyware may hit Apple iPhones too: Report Do you think your Apple iPhone and iPad devices are safe from spyware? Wait. There actually is a malware in the wild that targets Apple iOS users too, a study warned. Apple iPhone and iPad users believe they are safe as iOS has additional encryption and data protection features to safeguard user data. But according…
Report: Obama authorized a secret cyber operation against Russia President Barack Obama learned of Russia's attempts to hack US election systems in early August 2016, and as intelligence mounted over the following months, the White House deployed secrecy protocols it hadn't used since the 2011 raid on Osama bin La... Reported by engadget 48 minutes ago.
Some of Ethereum's flash-crash victims are getting their money back Some people who lost money as a result of Ethereum's flash crash on Wednesday are being made whole, according to a press release sent out Friday by GDAX. "We will establish a process to credit customer accounts which experienced a margin call or stop loss order executed on the GDAX ETH-USD order book as a…
Happy 10th birthday iPhone, what's next? On the eve of the 10th birthday of Apple's iPhone, USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham asks people attending the annual VidCon convention what's next for mobile devices. Reported by USATODAY.com 59 minutes ago.
Has China developed the world’s most powerful submarine detector? Chinese scientists claim to have made a major breakthrough in magnetic detection technology that could bring unprecedented accuracy to the process of finding hidden metallic objects – from minerals to submarines. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, the country’s largest research institute, said in an article on its website on Wednesday that a “superconductive magnetic anomaly…
US investigates after lab improperly ships nuclear material ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. regulators said Friday they are launching an investigation into the improper shipment of nuclear material from the laboratory that created the atomic bomb to other federal facilities this week, marking the latest safety lapse for Los Alamos National Laboratory as it faces growing criticism over its track record. Contractors who…
'Titanfall 2' DLC adds another weapon slot and new maps on June 27th It might be hard to top Titanfall 2's last DLC release that dropped the first new playable titan since the game launched. But the mech-filled multiplayer shooter's next free content block will add something back that fans have been wanting for months... Reported by engadget 1 hour ago.
Stephen Colbert Appears on Russian TV, Jokes About Presidential Run Stephen Colbert made an appearance on Russian TV, where he appeared to jokingly mull a presidential run. In a video released Friday, Colbert appeared on “Evening Urgant,” a late-night style talk show that airs on Russia’s Channel 1. The back and forth between Colbert and host Ivan Urgant took place partly in Russian, partly in...…
What entrepreneurs need to know about robotization, IoT, AR, VR and blockchain To be successful as an entrepreneur requires a keen eye for an opportunity, good spatial and market awareness, experience, and a significant degree of good luck. Nonetheless, along the way things don’t always go to plan. Even the most effective entrepreneurs don’t have a 100 percent success record. Of course, all business owners and managers…
Broadcasters Look to Extend Lives of Veteran Shows With Cast Changes When “Taken” returns to NBC this fall, it will look different from the series that premiered last season. Clive Standen will still play Bryan Mills, the ex-Green Beret with the very particular set of skills. But the faces around him will have changed. Variety learned this week that six cast members will leave “Taken” ahead...…
Disney Digital Network Touts Synergies in New Structure Months after announcing that its Maker Studios division would no longer operate independently, Walt Disney Co. is putting those assets to good use inside its newly blended digital network. Andrew Sugerman, executive VP of publishing and digital media for Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, touted the synergies already at work in a Q&A on...…
Twitter Bans Account of ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Hacker The Dark Overlord The Dark Overlord, a group of hackers best known for leaking the fifth season of Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” earlier this year, has been banned from Twitter. The group had its main Twitter account suspended Friday, most likely after leaking addresses and phone numbers of several well-known clients of a Beverly Hills-based health...…
TV News Roundup: Heather Graham Joins Cast of ‘Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders’ In today’s roundup, Heather Graham gets a part in “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders,” and HBO Films releases a first look at Peter Dinklage in “My Dinner with Hervé.” CASTING Heather Graham, Elizabeth Reaser, and Larry Cedar have been cast in “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders.” Graham will play Judalon...…
Sonic Mania is Getting a Vinyl Soundtrack For many retro game fans, Sonic Mania is one of the year’s most anticipated titles. Unlike Sonic Forces, Sonic Mania is a complete throwback game with old-school graphics and sounds. Classic Sonic the […] The post Sonic Mania is Getting a Vinyl Soundtrack appeared first on Geek.com. Reported by geek.com 6 minutes ago.
Scientists are racing to predict where the next pandemic will start In a race to prevent future deadly pandemics, scientists are trying to pinpoint the animals and regions where the next Ebola or Zika might arise — before the viruses start harming people. But some experts argue that it makes more sense to look for new viruses in humans, not other animals. In fact, the next…
Teen Driver Segment Jennifer Jolly talks about easier ways using Tech to teach your teens how to drive. Reported by USATODAY.com 11 minutes ago.
Superloop aims to boost Hong Kong’s regional data centre hub with submarine cable system Australian telecommunications network services provider Superloop aims to help buttress Hong Kong’s position as a data centre hub in the Asia-Pacific, following its launch on Friday of the first fibre-optic submarine cable system to connect the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate and Chai Wan. The high-capacity, 2.8-kilometre TKO Express cable system will help “enhance the…
First ever close-up footage of DNA replication will have experts rewriting textbooks For the first time, scientists have recorded DNA replication in real time. The scientists extracted DNA from E. coli bacteria, died it, and then watched the DNA replicate itself. The footage, alone, is fascinating. But the real shocker comes with what scientists discovered from the footage. They document their findings in the prestigious scientific journal…
Women Come to Fore in Indonesian Film Industry The role of women in the industry, and the representation of female experience seem unavoidable in the discourse on Southeast Asian cinema. Mouly Surya, whose “Marlina, the Murderer in Four Acts,” will unspool in Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes, is not a working in a vacuum. In fact, such directors as Nia Dinata, Nan Achnas, Kamila...…
Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry: Uber's boss didn't resign for bad behavior After a string of scandals and embarrassments, Uber's embattled CEO Travis Kalanick was forced to resign. The assumption is that he was pushed out for bad behavior. The truth is more prosaic. The other problems compounded the basic... Reported by New Zealand Herald 25 minutes ago.
Waist Trainer and Luxe Fitness founder Iyia Liu's latest venture to help female entrepreneurs Iyia Liu, the 23 year-old founder of Waist Trainer and Luxe Fitness has joined forces with e-commerce whiz Gretta Van Riel to give female entrepreneurs advice.Liu and Van Riel, founder of SkinnyMeTea, are offering online courses... Reported by New Zealand Herald 28 minutes ago.
Grand jury indicts man in killing of runner in Massachusetts Grand jury indicts man in killing of runner in Massachusetts The Worcester resident was arrested in connection with the death of 27-year-old Vanessa Marcotte last August in Princeton, a small town 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Boston. Reported by SeattlePI.com 33 minutes ago.
Business spend $2,300 to deal with a malware attack To remedy a malware attack businesses need to shell out, on average, $2,300 per attack. This is according to a new report by Arbor Networks. The report, produced in partnership with research organization 451 Research, says spear phishing attacks are still most successful of all the different methods of entry. However, they won’t stick with…
CAA Signs Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has signed with CAA’s sports division for commercial representation. CAA will explore opportunities for Rodgers in film, television, endorsements, speaking, business development, digital media, publishing, philanthropy, and other areas. “Beyond being a remarkable athlete and leader on the field, Aaron has a clear vision for growing his brand and...…
‘Modern Warfare Remastered’ heads to PS4 without the bundle If you were disappointed that you had to keep the $80 disc for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare in your gaming rig to be able to play the better-reviewed Modern Warfare remaster, you're in luck. Publisher Activision has announced that it will reverse t... Reported by engadget 39 minutes ago.
News24.com | Police foil 'terrorist action' in Mecca: state TV Saudi Arabian police have foiled a "terrorist action" against Islam's holiest site, where millions of faithful from around the world have gathered, the state Al-Ekhbaria news channel says. Reported by News24 40 minutes ago.
DJ Khaled and the Art — and Chart Smarts — of the ‘Featured’ Guest From TurboTax endorsements to Silk Soymilk ads, DJ Khaled is everywhere, all the time. No project is more crucial; however, than the June 23 Epic Records release of “Grateful,” his new album with such name-above-the-title artists as Future, 21 Savage, Migos, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Alicia Keys, and more that will surely race to the...…
U.S. Muslim group launches cellphone app to report hate crimes NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hoping to get an accurate count of anti-Muslim hate crimes in the United States, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Friday launched a mobile app allowing victims to report bias incidents. Reported by Reuters India 44 minutes ago.
FCC greenlights OneWeb to deliver satellite internet in the US Providing internet to remote users beyond the telecom grid has always been a difficult dream to realize. But as Trump assured supporters in Iowa yesterday that better rural broadband would get looped into his infrastructure plans, the ambition at lea... Reported by TUAW 46 minutes ago.
Hackers reportedly leaked 32 terabytes of secret Windows 10 code (MSFT) A huge compilation of Microsoft's proprietary Windows 10 software code has been leaked online, according to the Register. The leak contains more than 32 terabytes of data and includes both the Windows 10 source code and other code intended only for internal use at Microsoft, the Register reported. The files include much of the code that Windows 10 uses to…
‘4.1 Miles’ Wins Special Jury Prize at BAFTA Los Angeles Student Film Awards Documentary short “4.1 Miles” by Daphne Matziaraki from UC Berkeley won the special jury prize Thursday from British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles Student Film Awards in a gala ceremony at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. The docu short was nominated for an Oscar earlier this year. BAFTA Los Angeles’ first-ever student film award...…
BET and One Church LA Team Up Sunday for ‘Celebration of Gospel Live’ On Sunday during BET Awards Weekend, One Church LA and BET join forces to launch Celebration of Gospel Live on the main stage of BETX in and near the Los Angeles Convention Center. A city-wide gospel experience, the four-hour event brings praise and worship to the BET Experience. Doors open at 10:45am, and the event...…
Arkansas Tries To Stop An Epidemic Of Herbicide Damage A weedkiller called dicamba, which farmers hoped could banish herbicide-resistant weeds, has become a plague itself in Arkansas. The state's regulators just voted to ban it for 120 days. Reported by NPR 1 hour ago.
Virgin Media hack risk is a wake-up call to check your router Investigation found older-generation routers used by Virgin Media are vulnerable to hacking. The company advises customers to change passwords. Reported by USATODAY.com 1 hour ago.
Wallet-busting Galaxy Note 8 expected to launch in September VentureBeat reported today that the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 will be Samsung's most expensive model yet. The phone is expected to retail for €999 -- which should put it somewhere around $900 -- and will likely launch in late September. The informa... Reported by TUAW 1 hour ago.
Nike’s SNKRS app uses AR to help you buy limited-edition shoes Nike is the latest company to join the augmented reality craze. The sportswear giant has started using the tech to sell limited-edition kicks through its SNRKS app, with the system's first drop being the Nike SB Dunk High Pro "Momofuku," a model desi... Reported by engadget 1 hour ago.
Charlie Sheen Sued (Again) for Exposing Ex-Girlfriend to HIV An ex-girlfriend of Charlie Sheen has filed a lawsuit accusing him of exposing her to HIV, and then dissuading her from taking antiretroviral drugs. Neither Sheen nor the ex-girlfriend are identified by name in the suit, which was filed Thursday in L.A. County Superior Court. However, the defendant — referred to as “confidential male defendant”...…
‘Downward Dog’ Canceled by ABC ABC has canceled half-hour comedy “Downward Dog.” Co-creator Samm Hodges tweeted news of the cancellation Friday. “Got the very surprising news today that ABC is not moving forward with Downward Dog,” Hodges wrote. “they loved it creatively and really wanted to make more but couldn’t find a financial path to do so.” Hodges added that...…
‘Morning Joe’ Host Joe Scarborough Releases an Album: Here’s What It Sounds Like Musically, he’s the furthest thing from a maverick, even if he plays one on TV.
Google to stop reading your Gmail to help sell ads Google is going to stop reading your Gmail in search of opportunities to sell ads.The change announced Friday will end a practice that Google has embraced since the company introduced Gmail in 2004. The practice has raised concerns... Reported by New Zealand Herald 1 hour ago.
Fire near Utah ski resort burns 13 homes after evacuations SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A wildfire menacing a southern Utah ski town for nearly a week flared again, doubling in size for the second night in a row and torching more homes after residents fled the flames, officials said Friday. The Utah fire that's charred 43 square miles (112 square kilometers) near the town…
Tesla wants to develop its own music service It may not be enough for the electric car company Tesla to take on the giants of Detroit, like General Motors and Ford. The Palo Alto-based automaker is said to be exploring its very own music streaming service too, a move that would... Reported by New Zealand Herald 1 hour ago.
Sheryl Sandberg: Tools like Facebook 'used for evil and good' How Facebook's new initiative plans to tackle extremist and hate speech online. Reported by BBC News 2 hours ago.
Russia threatens to block Telegram messaging app MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor on Friday accused the Telegram messaging app of violating Russian legislation and said it could be blocked if it did not provide it with information about the company that controls Telegram. Reported by Reuters India 2 hours ago.
SpaceX has launched and landed another used rocket, saving what could be millions of dollars SpaceX on Friday kicked off the first of two rocket launches this weekend with a smashing success. The aerospace company, founded by tech mogul Elon Musk, fired off a Falcon 9 rocket around 3:10 p.m. EDT on June 23. Minutes later, it delivered Bulgaria's first telecommunications satellite into orbit about 22,200 miles above Earth. But…
The Best New York Theater of 2017 (So Far) It’s been a busy, diverse spring both on Broadway and off, with a bumper crop of headturning musicals and ambitious plays. Here’s our picks for the best of the year so far, as chosen by Variety’s New York critic Marilyn Stasio. Hello, Dolly! The audience claps at the overture and whistles at the set; and...…
SpaceX successfully launches and lands a used rocket for the second time SpaceX has successfully launched and landed a recycled Falcon 9 rocket for the second time. The rocket’s first stage — the 14-story-tall core that houses the fuel and the rocket’s main engines — touched down on one of the company’s autonomous drone ships in the Atlantic Ocean shortly after taking off from a launchpad at…
These are the watches worn by some of the most powerful tech CEOs Since it was invented over 200 years ago, the wristwatch has been an integral component of fashion. In addition to their practical functionality of telling time, a watch serves as a collectible piece of art that communicates the personality and style of its wearer. With the help of Crown & Caliber, an Atlanta-based pre-owned luxury-watch…
Travis Kalanick is no longer Uber’s CEO, but drivers still want him on the hook in lawsuit Recent scandals have put Uber on such shaky ground that a lawyer representing aggrieved drivers has filed a lawsuit against Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp — the ride-hailing firm's co-founders — in case the company doesn't survive long enough to defend itself. Describing the lawsuit filed Thursday... Reported by L.A. Times 17 minutes ago.
‘Wonder Woman’ Breaks Records: Biggest Live-Action Box Office Hit by Female Director “Wonder Woman” set a new milestone on Friday, becoming the highest-grossing live-action film to be directed by a woman. The superhero adventure eclipsed the $609.8 million racked up by “Mamma Mia!,” the Abba musical that was directed by Phyllida Lloyd. “Wonder Woman” was directed by Patty Jenkins, who previously oversaw the Oscar-winning “Monster.” Despite the...…
Video of gaming Seattle officer discussing shooting removed SEATTLE (AP) — After an online outcry, a Seattle Police Department video in which an officer playing a video game discussed the recent fatal police shooting of a pregnant mother has been removed from social media. [...] a video posted Wednesday in which Sgt. Sean Whitcomb discussed Sunday's fatal shooting of 30-year-old Charleena Myles struck…
Google will no longer read your emails to tailor ads You'll still see ads in Gmail but they won't be inspired by your emails. Reported by CNNMoney 39 minutes ago.
Snapchat’s newest feature is also its biggest privacy threat Earlier this week, Snapchat introduced Snap Map, an opt-in function that allows you to share your location with your friends on a map. Snapchat’s introduction video to Snap Map, seen above, focuses on sharing the location of posted Snaps to Our Story, which is public, and could be useful for, say, seeing a collection of…
News24.com | Alleged rhino poaching brothers win bail, vow to fight US extradition Alleged rhino poachers, brothers Dawie and Janneman Groenewald, have been released from police custody after posting bail in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court. Reported by News24 39 minutes ago.
Matt Lauer Recreates Famous Tom Cruise ‘Glib’ Interview With Andy Cohen It’s been 12 years since Tom Cruise lectured Matt Lauer about antidepressants and psychiatry during a now-infamous interview. To commemorate that notorious interaction, Andy Cohen, host of “What Happens Live With Andy Cohen,” recreated the cringe-worthy scene with Lauer as the lead of Cruise. Before recreating the scene for Clubhouse Playhouse, Lauer emphasized, “I like...…
Instagram tests sharing posts with only your closest friends Instagram's algorithmic timeline is an abject failure if you actually want to see all of your friends' posts. As a way of seemingly admitting that, the photo-and-video-minded social network is testing a new feature called "favorites," according to Th... Reported by engadget 47 minutes ago.
The Beginners Guide to Demonology “How do I a summon a demon?” It’s a shockingly common question, as evidenced by the most popular, successful piece I’ve ever written for Geek.com. Since 2015, internet users have flocked to that […] The post The Beginners Guide to Demonology appeared first on Geek.com. Reported by geek.com 48 minutes ago.
Lexus, Volvo, Audi — 3 great choices when it comes to luxury SUVs The SUV market has been booming for the past few years, and that means the luxury SUV market has also been on the rise. Business has gotten so good that brands that never did SUVs in the past — Jaguar, Lamborghini, Bentley, Maserati — are getting into the game. Consumers have more luxury SUV choices than…
U.S. Muslim group launches cellphone app to report hate crimes NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hoping to get an accurate count of anti-Muslim hate crimes in the United States, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Friday launched a mobile app allowing victims to report bias incidents. Reported by Reuters 1 hour ago.
Google to stop scanning Gmail content to help sell ads The practice had raised concerns among privacy watchdog and users Reported by Globe and Mail 1 hour ago.
Oliver Stone's unhealthy treatment of hacking in Hollywood What's so compelling about Oliver Stone's recent four-part interview series with Vladimir Putin is probably not what the multi-Oscar-winning director intended. It's the same thing that makes his Snowden biopic its own sort of cipher after the fact.... Reported by engadget 1 hour ago.
News24.com | Dusty teddy bear lies in war-ruined Philippine city A dusty teddy bear strewn on the floor, family photos on a wall and dried underwear on a clothesline are among the few remnants of life in deserted homes of a Philippine city left in ruins by war. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
News24.com | Kidnapped 80-year-old man found unharmed Four men, who allegedly kidnapped an 80-year-old man for ransom, are expected to appear in the Molopo Magistrates Court. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
News24.com | Trump questions impartiality of Russia probe chief President Donald Trump has questioned the impartiality of special counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading the probe into Russia's meddling in the US election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
The Latest: Work underway to move massive Idaho sequoia The more than century-old tree is in the final throes Friday of a complex effort to uproot it from the path of a Boise hospital's expansion and move it two blocks away to city property. St. Luke's Health System needs to make room for an expansion and is spending $300,000 to move the largest sequoia…
Watch SpaceX launch and land its second used rocket of the year SpaceX is on a roll. It has successfully launched and landed its second used rocket of the year. This makes 8 successful rocket launches for 2017, so far, and 12 overall rocket landings. SpaceX also helped Bulgaria make history today by sending the nation's first telecommunications satellite into orbit. Not bad for a Friday! *Follow Tech…
Google to stop scanning inbox of Gmail users for targeted ads after privacy worries raised Google said on Friday it would stop scanning the contents of Gmail users’ inboxes for ad targeting, moving to end a practise that has fueled privacy concerns since the free email service was launched. A Google statement said Gmail users would still see “personalised” ads and marketing messages but these would be based on other…
The 37 most popular wedding registry gifts on Amazon These are the things that couples are registering for on Amazon right now. Reported by USATODAY.com 1 hour ago.
Google to stop scanning Gmail for creating targeted ads (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday it would stop scanning Gmail content for creating personalized ads from later this year, bringing the widely-used email service in line with its enterprise offering, G Suite. Reported by Reuters 1 hour ago.
James Corden and Seth Rogen Deliver Pizza to Unsuspecting L.A. Residents In a bit that could hardly take place anywhere but Los Angeles, James Corden and Seth Rogen delivered pizzas to unsuspecting residents around the city. Thursday’s “Late Late Show” sketch “Mystery Pizza Box” did, however, come with a catch. The comedic duo offered customers a choice between sticking with the pizza they’ve ordered, from L.A.’s...…
Google to stop scanning Gmail for ad targeting It will end a practice that Google has embraced since 2004 and that originally raised privacy hackles. Reported by USATODAY.com 2 hours ago.
Google Will Keep Reading Your Emails, Just Not for Ads No, Google won’t stop reading your emails. And you may not actually want it to. The search giant introduced a significant change to the way it treats its users’ emails Friday, announcing that it will stop scanning the emails of Gmail users to personalize advertising later this year. With that step, Google is getting rid...…
China targets livestreaming in latest censorship crackdown China just shut down livestreaming on three major media platforms -- Weibo, the news site iFeng and the video website ACFUN. China's State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television sent notices to the companies ordering them to... Reported by engadget 2 hours ago.
YouTube TV Set to Stream to 10 More Markets After making its debut in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco/Bay Area, Chicago and Philadelphia back in April, YouTube TV is ready to expand to 10 more markets in the coming weeks.
Late Comedian Harvey Korman’s Longtime Bel Air Estate Sold (EXCLUSIVE) SELLER: Deborah Korman LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA PRICE: $13,995,000 SIZE: (approx.) 6,600 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms YOUR MAMA’S NOTES: The longtime Bel Air estate of late, lauded and beloved, four-time Emmy winning actor and comedian Harvey Korman was sold for $13.995 million. The sale price is certainly well above what mere financial mortals...…
Broadway, Take Note: These Female Playwrights of Color Should Be on Your Radar The 2017 edition of The List, the index of underproduced female-written plays reported annually by the playwrights collective known as the Kilroys, focuses for the first time this year on plays by women and trans writers of color, tapping some 37 titles by scribes ranging from Lauren Yee (“King of the Yees”) to Heather Raffo...…
Queen and Adam Lambert Dedicate New Song to Freddie Mercury Ahead of U.S. Tour Queen and Adam Lambert took the stage at “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday night (June 22) for their first live appearance in the United States since 2014. The band fronted by the “American Idol” season-eight runner-up, which is set to start a U.S. tour in Phoenix on Friday night (June 23), kickstarted the summer trek...…
Matthew Perry Lists Sleek Contemporary High Above L.A.’s Sunset Strip SELLER: Matthew Perry LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA PRICE: $13,500,000 SIZE: 3,821 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms YOUR MAMA’S NOTES: Sitcom staple and budding playwright Matthew Perry hoisted his sleek, city-view contemporary in the Bird Streets neighborhood high above L.A.’s Sunset Strip up for sale on the open market at $13.5 million. Mister Perry, best...…
Johnny Depp Apologizes for Donald Trump Assassination Joke Johnny Depp has issued an apology for a controversial comment about President Donald Trump, asking, “When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?” “It did not come out as intended, and I intended no malice. I was only trying to amuse, not to harm anyone,” the actor said in a statement to People...…
Online Live and Near-Live Captioning Deadline is July 1 Effective July 1, 2017, clips of all live or near-live programming captioned on TV must be captioned when delivered via Internet Protocol.
FCC Proposes Boosting Video Description by 75 Percent The commission will consider a Report and Order at its July 13 open meeting that increases the video-description requirement from 50 to 87.5 hours per calendar quarter for broadcast and cable networks subject to the rule.
Larry Chernoff to Receive 2017 HPA Lifetime Achievement Award The HPA Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who is recognized for service and commitment to the professional media content industry.
‘Love Your Neighbor,”Amparo,”Corpus Christi’ Shine at Paris Coproduction Village PARIS– Sharon Bar-Ziv’s “Love Your Neighbor,” the Israeli helmer’s follow up to “Room 514,” Simon Mesa Soto’s feature debut “Amparo” and Polish helmer Jan Komasa’s “Corpus Christi” were the highlights at the 4th Paris Coproduction Village which wrapped on Thursday. Headed by Pierre-Emmanuel Fleurantin and Jeremy Zelnik, this edition of the Paris Coproduction Village showcased...…
Roker Labs Tackles Live Streaming With Blackmagic Roker Labs is an industry-leading innovator in the live streaming space founded by Emmy Award-winner and TV personality, Al Roker.
Weird Science: Was 'Eternal Sunshine' right? Has science just given credence to the brain-bending sci-fi-romance Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind ?Well, almost.In Philip Kaufman's 2004 film, a couple who have just broken up undergo a procedure to delete painful memories... Reported by New Zealand Herald 1 minute ago.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week A piece on a site called the Anti News Network renews a take on conspiracy theories blaming British agencies or the royal family for the princess' August 1997 death in Paris. A coroner's jury ruled in 2008 that Diana and boyfriend Dodi Al-Fayed were killed by the reckless actions of their driver and paparazzi. The…
Twitch's latest marathon is a a six-day 'MST3K' binge B-movie lovers rejoice, for social video platform Twitch is set to air a Mystery Science Theater 3000 marathon lasting a mind-numbing six days. The stream, which features 38 classic episodes, will air on Shout! Factory TV's new Twitch channel from Ju... Reported by engadget 4 minutes ago.
Tesla, others seek ways to ensure drivers keep their hands on the wheel WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Automakers are using tiny cameras, sensors to track drooping heads, steering wheel monitors and audible alerts to ensure drivers pay attention when using advanced driver assistance systems, like Tesla’s Autopilot, that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel. Reported by Reuters 5 minutes ago.
Looking Back at ’90s Nick: Clarissa Explains it All In a sea of children’s television designed solely to sell us toys, Nickelodeon was special. The people in charge really were all about creating good programming for kids. There was absolutely a marketing-based […] The post Looking Back at ’90s Nick: Clarissa Explains it All appeared first on Geek.com. Reported by geek.com 10 minutes ago.
Well Go USA Lands North American Rights to ‘Once Upon a Time’ Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights from IM Global for Zhao Xiaoding and Anthony LaMolinara’s fantasy romance “Once Upon a Time.” The 3D film was produced by Zhang Yibai and Ali Pictures, and will open August 11 in North America in Mandarin with English and Chinese subtitles. A digital and home...…
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Showcases Stories of Social Turmoil The lineup at this year’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival reflects filmmakers grappling with new levels of complexity in social issues ranging from Europe’s refugee crisis to escalating tensions in autocratic states. Aside from its leading role in showcasing the freshest work from Eastern and Central Europe, as seen not just in pics in the...…
Jeff Bezos just handed corporate America a $50 billion question If you needed any further proof that Amazon is shaking the US commercial landscape to it's very core, look no further than the past week. Amazon's $13.7 billion deal for Whole Foods has had a ripple effect across sectors. The grocery industry, a $800 billion addressable market in the US according to Goldman Sachs, has…
Karlovy Vary Festival Launches Crafts Track for Global Professionals Now in its 71st year, the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival continues to cast a wider net. The latest edition will debut another track — Artisans in Focus — targeting the crafts of filmmaking. Hosted by Variety, Artisans in Focus will launch with a panel discussion at 2:30 p.m. July 2, moderated by Peter Caranicas,...…
RBC: Apple is beefing up its music service as it continues to battle Spotify (AAPL) Apple Music is making big strides in its fight against Spotify. The music streaming service is negotiating prices, increasing subscribers and developing original content in its attempt to double its services revenue by 2020, according to a recent note from RBC Capital Markets. According to the note, Apple's services business will be as large as…
Video Ads Are Coming to Reddit Reddit is introducing video advertising as part of a larger push to attract more ad dollars to its site, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Reddit also revamped its self-serve ad platform, and is looking to ad advertising into its feeds, or discussions. The company, which was spun out of Conde Nast in 2011, announced...…
Router hack risk not limited to Virgin Media A weakness in some Virgin Media routers also affects routers by other providers, experts warn. Reported by BBC News 16 minutes ago.
BTF Media Launches in Spain, Sets Singer Isabel Pantoja TV Series as First Project Miami-based BTF Media, producer of Disney’s Juan Gabriel biopic “Hasta que te conocí,” probably the most successful TV drama on the Spanish-language TV landscape last year, is kicking-off operations in Spain as a bridgehead for its European expansion. The launch of BTF Spain, fruit of a partnership between BTF Media and brothers Oriol and Albert...…
NBA Draft Streaming Viewership Jumps 107 Percent for ESPN ESPN’s digital coverage of the 2017 NBA Draft set several streaming records on Thursday. The NBA Draft drew an average minute streaming audience of 135,200 viewers, up 55 percent from 2016, according to data provided by the network. The Draft also drew 1,153,500 unique viewers, up 107 percent from last year. ESPN delivered 39,215,000 total...…
Steam Summer Sale hidden gems: 15 fantastic games under $10 Great games done cheap Image by IDG One of the most thrilling parts of the Steam Summer Sale—aside from, you know, all the cheap games—is the opportunity to check out lesser-known gems you may have missed. There’s no better time to try something new than when prices are low. True to that spirit, this hand-picked…
The New Sticker Shock: Plunging Cellphone Bills There are more cellphones in America than people. That market saturation has led to brutal price competition, which in turn is transforming consumers’ costs, industry profits and antitrust law. Reported by Wall Street Journal 25 minutes ago.
Content Recommendation Firm Outbrain Lays Off 4% of its Workforce Outbrain, best known for placing sponsored links on publishers’ websites, has laid off 4% of its roughly 600-person global workforce. Reported by Wall Street Journal 25 minutes ago.
The best wireless outdoor home security camera By Rachel Cericola This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer's guide to the best technology. When readers choose to buy The Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, it may earn affiliate commissions that support its wo... Reported by engadget 28 minutes ago.
News24.com | Food aid dwindling in world's fastest-growing refugee crisis Food aid soon will run out for nearly a million South Sudanese sheltering in Uganda in what has become the world's fastest-growing refugee crisis, the United Nations refugee chief has said Reported by News24 28 minutes ago.
Some Uber employees want Kalanick back in the CEO chair Travis Kalanick stepped down as Uber's CEO earlier this week, leaving the CEO, COO, CFO and general counsel positions open. But while he's no longer head of the company, Kalanick is far from gone. He's still a member of the board and controls the maj... Reported by engadget 31 minutes ago.
Are older dads more likely to have 'geeky' kids? Being an old dad isn’t as taboo as it once was. Angeli Kakade (@angelikakade) has the story. Reported by USATODAY.com 31 minutes ago.
Facebook to Launch App for Influencers to Manage Content Facebook will launch an app later this year that will provide influencers on its platform the ability to better manage content on its platform. The announcement was made Friday at Vidcon, where the company has elevated its presence at the annual conference in order to court content creators smaller than media companies but with greater...…
Gabourey Sidibe on How She Found Her Voice as a Director Gabourey Sidibe, the Oscar-nominated star of “Precious,” didn’t think she wanted to direct. So when Refinery29 approached her about making a short film, as part of an initiative to encourage young women filmmakers, she tried to turn them down. “I was like, ‘No thank you,'” Sidibe said at an interview at the Variety Studio in...…
Tech Tip: Rescuing Text From Mac WordPerfect Files WordPerfect for the Mac never made it to the 21st century, but you can use modern software to get back into those ancient files. Reported by NYTimes.com 35 minutes ago.
The hunt for offshore oil is killing tiny sea creatures that are key for healthy oceans A widely used method to find oil and gas for offshore drilling can kill tiny sea creatures that are key for feeding many marine animals like shellfish, fish, and even whales. And the impacts on these tiny, drifting creatures — called zooplankton — are seen in an area much larger than previously thought. The study,…
Leaked photos of the Tesla Model 3 ignite an internet power struggle Yesterday afternoon, popular gadget reviewer Marques Brownlee tweeted out a link to an article on a Tesla fan site of new leaked photos of the upcoming, hotly anticipated Model 3 electric car. “Yo Tesla Model 3 looks better and better in every leaked photo,” Brownlee tweeted. “Gotta love the incremental updates.” Tesla Model 3 Exterior…
Old-school Mystery Science Theater 3000 is returning for six days with a Twitch marathon 2017 has been a big revival year for Mystery Science Theater 3000. The show got its start in the late 1980s, moved to Comedy Central for half the 1990s, and closed out the decade on the Sci Fi Channel before its 1999 cancellation. But this year, it returned with a new series on Netflix. And…
News24.com | US releases photos of 'unsafe' Russian jet intercept The U.S. European Command has released dramatic photos of a Russian jet coming within a few feet of a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance jet over the Baltic Sea in a maneuver that has been criticized as unsafe Reported by News24 37 minutes ago.
How safe is your internet router? Virgin Media is warning its customers to change the password on their internet routers. A Which? investigation found its Super Hub 2 router is vulnerable to hackers. Reported by BBC News 41 minutes ago.
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Marathon to Stream Free on Twitch Twitch is back at it again with the stunt programming. Over a six-day stretch, 38 episodes of B-movie riffing comedy “Mystery Science Theater 3000” will live-stream on the Amazon-owned video game broadcasting service. The marathon kicks off June 26 at 11 a.m. PT and end July 3 on the Twitch channel of Shout! Factory TV (twitch.tv/shoutfactorytv),...…
Michael Bloomberg’s Coal Documentary Examines Complex National Issue Michael Bloomberg hasn’t been mayor of New York City for three and a half years, but the connections he and his team made at City Hall are still coming into play — especially in the release of “From the Ashes,” the environmental documentary that is the first feature film to be produced by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The...…
Review: Bugatti's Chiron supercar is $3M of 'Hold on!' This 1,500-hp beast has a dual personality, comfortable both at the track and on the boulevard. Reported by USATODAY.com 59 minutes ago.
Want to do business in Russia? Be ready to hand over your source code Authorities are asking Western tech companies to allow them to review source code for security products such as firewalls and anti-virus applications before they can be sold. Reported by CBC.ca 1 hour ago.
Sport24.co.za | Fordyce confirms attack on morning jog World renowned ultra-distance legend, South Africa's Bruce Fordyce, has confirmed he was assaulted at gun point while on a Friday morning run in Johannesburg. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
German parties salvage vote on social media hate posts bill BERLIN (AP) — Germany's governing parties have cleared the way for parliament to vote on legislation designed to get illegal content such as hate speech or defamatory fake news removed quickly from social networking sites. Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc said the governing parties agreed Friday to amendments that would allow for a vote next…
Broadcasters Face Complex Repack The United States is at the cusp of yet another television spectrum repacking operation.
Android’s in-app browser gets a security upgrade One often-used component of Android is WebView, a micro-browser that lets you view web pages from inside apps, rather than having to use Chrome. However, pointing a slender window towards the internet is an easy way for a nefarious type to get past y... Reported by engadget 7 minutes ago.
These 9 electric vehicles are fun, durable, and will make your commute more bearable Seeing an adult on a scooter or skateboard isn't as rare of a sighting as it used to be. That's because scooters and boards are easy last-mile solutions: they're light, relatively inexpensive, and don't take up a ton of space. There's really no reason to not go electric, either. Today's options are environmentally friendly without compromising…
Why critics say 'Transformers: The Last Knight' is '2017's most toxic movie' "Transformers: The Last Knight," the fifth movie in Michael Bay's already critically maligned franchise, is out this week, and the reviews aren't looking good. The movie has a 15% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and critics are having a field day with their creatively harsh criticisms of what might be the worst movie in the franchise and one…
A coalition of the most advanced countries summed up what's wrong with America's healthcare system in 2 points After weeks of speculation and a secretive process that frustrated politicians on both sides of the aisle, Senate Republican leaders released a draft of their long-awaited healthcare legislation on Thursday. Beyond Republicans' sweeping attempt to overhaul the system, healthcare has been hotly debated in the US for years. And it's not hard to see why: Americans…
Blockbuster and Trump’s board game are on display at a new exhibition called the 'Museum of Failure' Don't let the name fool you — Samuel West's "Museum of Failure" is an act of celebration. On June 7, West, a collector and self-described innovation researcher, debuted 51 failed products in a museum exhibition in the Swedish city of Helsingborg, all in the name of honoring the creative process. Visitors will get reacquainted with…
We're learning more and more about the animals that outlive humans, sometimes by hundreds of years If humans have any hope of living forever, we should probably take a hint from the dozens of other animals on Earth that far outpace our measly 71 years. One of the longest-lived of these animals is the Greenland shark, which researchers only recently discovered could survive for so long. On a 2017 expedition, researchers…
The new 'Assassin's Creed' looks like the series' best entry in years The new "Assassin's Creed" game looks like the best entry in years. It's called "Assassin's Creed Origins," and it's set during one of history's most fascinating periods: Ptolemaic Egypt. That's the era when Egypt's millennia-spanning empire began to fall, while Rome — led by Julius Caesar — conquered more and more of Western civilization. It's…
Nissan, eyeing fully self-driving cars, offers a glimpse of its new semi-autonomous Leaf Nissan says the next generation of its all-electric Leaf vehicles will feature the Japanese automaker’s most advanced driver assistance system yet. Nissan first revealed its plan to include the ProPilot technology, which allows single-lane autonomous driving, in the forthcoming version of the Leaf back at CES last January. Now the automaker is offering a sneak…
Vice Sets HBO Special ‘A World in Disarray’ Vice News will explore the unraveling of the post-World War II international order in its next HBO special, “Vice Special Report: A World in Disarray.” The special is set to premiere on the pay cabler July 21. The special will feature Vice co-founder Suroosh Alvi and other correspondents examining the state of world affairs and...…
From ‘American Idol to ‘The Walking Dead’: Lee DeWyze Lands Publishing Deal with SONGS (EXCLUSIVE) Singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze , who won the ninth season of “American Idol,” has joined the roster at SONGS, the publishing company that’s home to The Weeknd, Diplo, Lorde, and DJ Mustard. DeWyze, who is signed to Vanguard Records, has seen success in synchs ever since his composition, “Blackbird Song,” was selected for a key scene in...…
15 years after 'Minority Report': A cautionary film, ignored. Experts say the moral of 'Minority Report' has been ignored, and its dystopian technologies are closing in on us. Reported by CNNMoney 18 minutes ago.
Grumpy Cat Rival Stars in New Honda Ad If you thought Grumpy Cat hated everything, you’ve never met Pompous Albert. He’s the newest member of the commercial realm’s character lineup, joining the likes of Grumpy Cat with his genuine dislike for […] The post Grumpy Cat Rival Stars in New Honda Ad appeared first on Geek.com. Reported by geek.com 21 minutes ago.
Riedel Communications Promotes Halverson to Operations Manager Jake Halverson is moving on up through the ranks of the Riedel Communications North America team, as he has been promoted to the role of operations manager.
'Game of Thrones' fans picked their favorite villains, heroes, seasons — and which deaths were most satisfying The new season of HBO's iconic hit "Game of Thrones" is coming back next month, and hype is reaching a fever pitch. A new trailer dropped this week, and if you haven't checked it out, you definitely should. (You should probably read our second-by-second breakdown of the footage as well.) In honor of the new…
News24.com | Bomber hits civilians fleeing Mosul A suicide bomber blew himself up among civilians fleeing Mosul's Old City, where Iraqi forces are gaining ground against jihadists mounting a fierce defence. Reported by News24 28 minutes ago.
Supreme Court gives thumbs-up to privacy lawsuit against Facebook Case centres on how Canadians can protect their privacy rights on social media Reported by Globe and Mail 29 minutes ago.
News24.com | Bullet meant for dog ricochets, kills teen When a dog that had already bitten one of them charged a group of deputies, two of them opened fire and a bullet apparently ricocheted, killing a teen. Reported by News24 31 minutes ago.
Total solar eclipse 1st in 99 years to sweep width of US No tickets are required for this Monday matinee, just special eclipse glasses so you don't ruin your eyes. Here are some eclipse tidbits as you get ready to feast your protected eyes on perhaps the greatest of all cosmic spectacles. When the moon passes between Earth and the sun, and scores a bull's eye by…
Nintendo's 3DS isn't dead, but it is trapped in the Switch's shadow Earlier this year, Nintendo announced a brand-new console, a hybrid portable device that serves as both a portable entertainment machine and a game system for the living room. At a glance, it looked great -- but some criticized the Nintendo Switch fo... Reported by TUAW 35 minutes ago.
China Halts Live Streaming on Weibo Chinese regulators have halted live streaming on Sina Weibo, one of China’s most popular social media sites, and two other platforms with immediate effect. The sites are accused of being platforms for non-conformist political views. The order from the State Administration for Press Publication Radio Film and Television posted on Thursday evening required the closure...…
Amazon patent reveals drone delivery 'beehives' Amazon's drone delivery 'beehive' towers could be built vertically to blend in with high rises in big cities. Reported by CNNMoney 36 minutes ago.
Godfrey Dadich Partners Launches Entertainment Division With RadicalMedia Alum RadicalMedia alum Dave O’Connor has joined San Francisco-based Godfrey Dadich Partners to launch an entertainment division. Godfrey Dadich Partners was founded in January by former Wired editor-in-chief Scott Dadich and Patrick Godfrey. The company aims to work with digital and content companies on strategy and design matters to drive consumer engagement. O’Connor will head the...…
Luke Grimes Starring in ‘Yellowstone’ With Kevin Costner (EXCLUSIVE) Luke Grimes will star opposite Kevin Costner in “Yellowstone,” Variety has learned. The Paramount Network show is set in the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, which, despite its size, finds its borders threatened by land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park. Costner plays the ranch owner’s patriarch, while Grimes plays...…
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman explains what everyone gets wrong about his signature advice LinkedIn cofounder and chairman and Greylock Partners investor Reid Hoffman has a reputation as one of Silicon Valley's wisest thought leaders. And one of his most repeated entrepreneurial insights of the last decade is, *"If you're not embarrassed by your first product release, you've released it too late."* It's got all the right elements of…
Foxconn scouts for U.S. location for $10 billion display factory The world’s largest contract electronics maker is scouting locations for a U.S. display factory planning to invest more than $10 billion on it. Susana Victoria Perez (@susana_vp) has more. Reported by USATODAY.com 48 minutes ago.
Blackberry is sinking after turning a profit only because of its big arbitration win against Qualcomm (BBRY) Blackberry's stock price is dropping, even though the company turned a profit in the first quarter. Shares were up 3.85% Thursday, before first quarter earnings were released, and lost that gain entirely in early trading on Friday, opening down 5.16%. The company reported earnings of $0.02 per share, compared to an estimated zero, but revenue fell…
News24.com | Bail denied to German man facing multiple child rape charges A German man, denied bail on multiple charges of the rape of minors, has indicated that he might appeal the ruling, the NPA says. Reported by News24 56 minutes ago.
Under pressure, Western tech firms bow to Russian demands to share cyber secrets Russia accused of a growing number of cyber attacks on the West Reported by Globe and Mail 57 minutes ago.
Google purges private medical records from search Very few things qualify for removal from Google's search results, and according to Bloomberg, that list just grew by one. The tech titan has apparently begun purging personal medical records from results pages -- Google didn't make a big announcement... Reported by TUAW 57 minutes ago.
News24.com | Gunmen kill 3 in suspected extremist attack in Kenya's north Officials say three people have been killed and three others wounded in a suspected Islamic extremist attack in Kenya's Mandera County, which borders Somalia. Reported by News24 58 minutes ago.
News24.com | WATCH: Gone in less than 60 seconds - KZN hijack caught on camera Three armed men have been caught on camera hijacking an employee in the parking bay of a company in Isipingo, Durban. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
Aubrey Plaza Explains Her Complicated Relationship With Social Media at ‘Ingrid Goes West’ L.A. Premiere The L.A. premiere of “Ingrid Goes West” was Instagram-worthy enough to impress even the movie’s social media-crazed title character, portrayed by Aubrey Plaza. The dark comedy, which premiered in competition at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, closed the L.A. Film Festival at the ArcLight in Culver City Thursday night. In the indie film, Plaza’s character...…
Xzibit to Dr. Dre Detractors: ‘Do What He Did and Then Talk To Me’ "These people dissing Dr. Dre, they need to get off their cell phones for about a week and come back to reality."
‘The Strange Ones,’ ‘Jean of the Joneses,’ ‘Etoiles Restantes’ Win Prizes at 6th Champs-Elysees Film Festival PARIS– “The Strange Ones,” the mystery thriller starring Alex Pettyfer, Stella Meghie’s biting comedy drama “Jean of the Joneses’ and Loïc Paillard’s feature debut “Les etoiles restantes” won the top prizes at the sixth edition of the Champs-Elysées Film Festival. Directed by Lauren Wolkstein and Christopher Radcliff, “The Strange Ones” won the American Independent Jury...…
Zhang Qiang Quits Alibaba Pictures Board Zhang Qiang has stepped down as executive director of Alibaba Pictures Group, the separately-listed film arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. The announcement was made at the same time as shareholders approved all motions presented at the company’s annual general meeting. “(Zhang) has resigned as executive director and ceased to be member of the executive...…
Phoenix New Media Announces Receipt of SAPPRFT Notice BEIJING, June 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Phoenix New Media Limited ("Phoenix New Media" or the "Company") (NYSE: FENG), a leading new media company in China, today announced that it has received a public notice (the "Notice") issued by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio,...
Eminem Makes Rare Appearance to Fete Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine at ‘Defiant Ones’ Premiere The tip sheet was relatively short for the premiere of HBO’s “The Defiant Ones” at Los Angeles’ Paramount Studios on Thursday night (June 22), but befitting a fete honoring Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine — and the four-part documentary about their lives directed by Allen Hughes — it had power. Among the rap and rock...…
Ron Howard on ‘Star Wars’ Han Solo Movie Directing Gig: ‘I’ve Been a Fan Forever’ Ron Howard, freshly tasked with taking over directing the “Star Wars” Han Solo spinoff movie, said he’s been around the space-epic franchise from the very beginning — and that he’s ready to immerse himself deeply into studying “Star Wars” lore. “I’ve been a fan forever,” said Howard, speaking Friday at the Cannes Lions advertising and...…
Apple's iMac Pro may end up being even more powerful than we thought (AAPL) A report from Pike's Universum (via 9to5Mac) claims that the upcoming iMac Pro will feature Intel’s next-generation server-grade Skylake-EX and Skylake-EP Xeon processors, which are a whole lot more powerful than the Core-X chips initially expected. The tech blog says that the information comes from firmware files contained in the macOS High Sierra developer beta,…
Best Windows 10 apps this week Two-hundred-and-thirty-six in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Windows Store in the past seven days. Microsoft released another Windows 10 Fall Creators Update build this week. It introduced a lot of new features, but also has been causing major issues for some users. As…
Five to Try: Sega Forever revives classic games, and Firefox refocuses the mobile browser Here are this week's hottest Play Store picks. Reported by PC World 4 minutes ago.
News24.com | Masire 'was instrumental in fight against apartheid in SA' South Africa's High Commission to Botswana, Mdu Lembede, has reportedly said that the late Botswana president Sir Ketumile Masire was instrumental in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Reported by News24 4 minutes ago.
LinkedIn China president resigns LinkedIn has lost its captain in China, its fastest growing market, in a move that could set back the company’s push in the country. Derek Shen, the president of LinkedIn China, announced his resignation on Friday, about three and a half years after he helped the world’s largest professional networking site launch its China operation.…
Johnny Depp asks Glastonbury: “When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?” Johnny Depp sparked controversy while introducing his movie “The Libertine” at the Glastonbury festival with a comment about assassinating the U.S. president. Depp is at the U.K. music festival as part of its Cineramageddon event. Presenting the first of the three movies he has selected, he asked festival goers: “Can you bring Trump here?” Responding to...…
News24.com | 'Going nowhere slowly', community rants after child murder case postponed Frustration ran high in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court when the case against child murder accused Andrew Plaatjies was postponed again for further investigation. Reported by News24 9 minutes ago.
Google scrubs medical records from search Confidential data about medical conditions and tests will no longer appear in search results. Reported by BBC News 10 minutes ago.
Google scrubs medical records from search - BBC News bbc.co.uk - Medical records of private individuals will no longer be findable via a Google search, reports Bloomberg. The news organisation noticed that the search giant had added the data type to its list of ...Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/878205972514197504
China's authorities tighten noose around online video content BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing has shut down online video services of three popular Chinese media sites in a swift action that unleashed financial shockwaves and posed a firm warning to the country's online video industry: clean up, or close down. Reported by Reuters 17 minutes ago.
Apple’s iPhone SE hits the market soon. The iPhone SE is the most powerful device in a small box. Reported by DailyTech 20 minutes ago.
Legitimate iPhone 8 Leak Confirms Vertical Dual Camera, Bezel-Less Display We’ve heard plenty of rumors regarding the iPhone 8 until now, but new images published by @OnLeaks, who has an excellent track on smartphone leaks so far, come to set things straight in this saga. First and foremost, here’s what the two leaked photos reveal. The iPhone 8 will certainly come without a home button,…
Sport24.co.za | For now... Habana not closing curtain on Bok career If called upon, Bryan Habana feels he could still make a valuable contribution to the Springbok cause. Reported by News24 23 minutes ago.
Sport24.co.za | Proteas spinner takes 14 wickets for Essex Proteas spinner Simon Harmer took a 14-wicket haul in helping Essex thrash Warwickshire in their County Championship match. Reported by News24 23 minutes ago.
The amount of malware for Macs is continuing to surge Macs have always enjoyed a reputation as being virus-free. Apple's famous "I'm a Mac" adverts played on it, comparing the constant security fears on Windows to the ease and safety of its OS X (now called MacOS) operating system. But that's no longer the case. The number of cases of malware targeting Macs is continuing to surge, growing by…
Sport24.co.za | Whiteley’s special day in ‘Big Smoke’ Warren Whiteley becomes first ‘home town’ figure since 2001 to lead the Springboks onto the Jo’burg pitch, writes *Rob Houwing*. Reported by News24 26 minutes ago.
Scratch 2.0 now available for Raspberry Pi, but there is a catch Scratch provides a great introduction to programming for all ages, which is why it's included in Raspbian, the operating system that powers the Raspberry Pi. You can also use it to write code to control and respond to components connected to the GPIO (General Purpose Input and Output) pins on a Pi, and there’s a…
News24.com | There’s more to state capture than meets the eye Jacob Zuma’s project to sell South Africa’s sovereignty could involve rigging the ANC elections in 2017, and even the national elections in 2019, writes *Sipho Pityana*. Reported by News24 40 minutes ago.
Channel24.co.za | SABC2 change their tune about 7de Laan theme song The SABC now says the old 7de Laan theme song won't be returning. Reported by News24 40 minutes ago.
Microsoft’s Whiteboard app leaks, shows the future of Windows 10 stylus support Microsoft first demonstrated its Whiteboard app for Windows 10 back at the company’s Surface Pro event in May. While the software maker promised it will launch later this year, an early copy of Whiteboard has leaked onto the internet today. It features many of the abilities that Microsoft demonstrated, including automatic inking to shapes and…
The best Xbox One deals in June 2017 Reported by TechRadar 52 minutes ago.
Facebook launches Online Civil Courage Initiative to fight extremism in the UK Facebook today launches its latest attempt to tackle online extremism in the UK with its new Online Civil Courage Initiative (OCCI). It is part of an education drive which finds the social network trying to inform charities and local organizations how to fight hate speech and extremism online. The OCCI is being launched with involvement…
Cloud-native workloads gain momentum A new survey shows that 18 percent of organizations now have more than half of their workloads in cloud-native environments. In addition many are moving from on-premises and self-hosting toward shared environments, distributing workloads across multiple providers. The study by cloud security and network software firm Cohesive Networks also finds 57 percent of respondents say…
OnePlus 5’s 2x zoom isn’t as optical as you might think Reported by TechRadar 53 minutes ago.
This year's hot graduation gift: Snapchat geofilters In the year since Snapchat began welcoming geofilters, paid submissions have increased to tens of thousands per day. Last month, graduations made up 15% of such sales. Reported by L.A. Times 58 minutes ago.
Facebook: These are the kinds of people we want to hire Jeff Reynar is a director of engineering and New York site lead at Facebook. He interviews between 50 and 100 people annually for various technical roles. Since Facebook regularly lands near the top of lists of the best companies to work for, we asked Jeff what it took to land a job at the massive…
Google begins removing personal medical records from search results Google has removed private medical records from its search results, Bloomberg reports, after quietly changing its policy on content removal. On Thursday, the company’s search policy was amended to include “confidential, personal medical records of private people” under a list of content it may remove from search results. Although Google has historically been reluctant to…
Hubware Joins the KNX Association Hubware AG is a specialist in smart home solutions. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Ittigen (Switzerland). Its mission is to develop smart home solutions for the future. Hubware is convinced that the Smart Home has … [READ MORE]
EAE Technology Offers XD100 KNX Sensor EAE Technology offers the XD100 KNX detector with a compact and unobtrusive design. The XD100 is ideal for interior rooms such as medium to large-sized offices, corridors, classrooms, car parks, conference and meeting rooms. The detector is available in two … [READ MORE]
Cinestaan Boards Saif Ali Khan Vehicle ‘Kaalakaandi’ India and U.K. based Cinestaan Film Company has boarded “Kaalakaandi,” a co-production with India’s Flying Unicorn Entertainment that Cinestaan will release on September 8. The film marks the directing debut of Akshat Verma, who wrote Aamir Khan Productions’ 2011 hit “Delhi Belly.” The “Kaalakaandi” ensemble cast is led by Saif Ali Khan and features Kunal Roy...…
Sport24.co.za | Fordyce attacked while on morning run World renowned ultra-distance legend, South Africa's Bruce Fordyce, has been attacked and assaulted while on a Friday morning run. Reported by News24 1 minute ago.
Facebook launches UK initiative to counter online extremist material (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is launching a UK program to train and fund local organizations to combat extremist material online, as internet companies attempt to clamp down on hate speech and violent content on their services. Reported by Reuters India 3 minutes ago.
‘Love in Times of Tinder,’ ‘Mothers in Trouble,’ ‘Amargura Street’ Win Development Prizes at Conecta Fiction “Love in Times of Tinder,” “Mothers in Trouble” and “Amargura Street,” three TV series projects turning on women, snagged Thursday night development prizes at the inaugural edition of the Conecta Fiction TV co-production and networking forum. The awards were given by Spain’s leading pay TV operator, Telefonica’s Movistar+, and public broadcaster RTVE, both event partners...…
Code 'recipes' from IFTTT help you stay on top of government news It's not exactly hard to find publicly available government info and new announcements online. A bunch of new IFTTT recipes (now officially called applets) can make sure you never miss them when they become available, though. The platform has reveale... Reported by engadget 5 minutes ago.
News24.com | Lawyer expected in dock for farm shooting A prominent lawyer allegedly implicated in a farm shooting is set to appear in the Thabamoopo Magistrate's Court. Reported by News24 10 minutes ago.
News24.com | He was 'one of the best African leaders'… Twitter reacts to Masire's death Social media users have taken to Twitter to honour Botswana's former president Sir Ketumile Masire following his death. He was 91. Reported by News24 10 minutes ago.
Google Maps Is Unreliable, Indian Government Says Google Maps is currently the world’s number one mapping service and is being accessed by billions of users every day, but as far as the Indian government is concerned, this solution is unreliable and unapproved. India's mapping and survey organization Survey of India (SoI) explained at a recent event that the Indian government considers Google…
Total solar eclipse casts spotlight on rural Oregon town (AP) — Just before sunrise, there's typically nothing atop Round Butte but the whistle of the wind and a panoramic view of Oregon's second-highest peak glowing pink in the faint light. The first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse to cross the continental United States in 99 years will first be visible in Oregon, and Madras is…
Rolling sequoia: Idaho tree tied to John Muir set for move A massive sequoia sent to Boise as a small seedling by naturalist John Muir more than a century ago is now in the way of a hospital's expansion and plans are to move it two blocks away to city property. Even the tree company hired to do the move is feeling the pressure to keep…
News24.com | POLOTIKI | ANC vs ANC: the battle of ideas POLOTIKI, a weekly politics podcast from News24, gives you everything you need to know about the political week that was. Reported by News24 20 minutes ago.
Uber employees request Travis Kalanick’s return to the company; board members begin search for new CEO Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigned following a shareholder dispute in the company. Although Kalanick was relieved of his CEO position, he is still a member of the board and will take part in the company’s decision-making. Following his exit from the company, a letter has sprung up in the form of a petition signed by…
WhatsApp reportedly testing a new feature that will allow you to share any type of files Social media is all about sharing and WhatsApp wants to stay ahead in the competition. The Facebook-owned company is reportedly working on a new update that will allow users to share any and every type of file with people in their friends’ list, and that also includes APK files! WhatsApp currently allows one to send files…
Honor 8 Pro with 4,000mAh battery, Android Nougat announced in India: Specifications and features Huawei’s sub-brand, Honor has today announced the Honor 8 Pro in India. As the name suggests, the Honor 8 Pro is an upgrade to the Honor 8, and comes with more features, and better specifications. These include more battery capacity, a higher RAM, also the device runs on the newer Android 7.0 Nougat OS. Available…
Companies must move fast to take advantage of digitally skilled population in the mainland and Hong Kong Hop on a mainland-bound train in Hung Hom station and you are likely to see the same thing you would see on any other MTR commuter train: people sat hunched over their mobile phones, engaged on WeChat or playing Honor of Kings, one of the mobile games by Tencent Holdings, listening to music or reading…
Microsoft Releases Major OneDrive Update for Apple macOS As part of its efforts to make services available across all platforms, Microsoft today delivered a major OneDrive update to macOS devices that includes context menu options for the company’s cloud storage service. Specifically, starting with version 17.3.6916, OneDrive for Mac includes options to quickly manage files stored in the cloud. Users can share a…
News24.com | SCA ruling in Van Breda case is a victory for the public The SCA's ruling on the filming of Henri van Breda’s criminal trial is a landmark ruling and a bold step by the court in embracing new technology to promote open justice, writes *Willem de Klerk*. Reported by News24 45 minutes ago.
Sport24.co.za | Domingo on emergency flight back to SA Proteas coach Russell Domingo has had to urgently fly back to South Africa after his mother was critically injured in an accident. Reported by News24 45 minutes ago.
Download AsusWrt-Merlin Firmware 380.66.6 for Several ASUS Routers AsusWrt-Merlin has announced the availability of new firmware packages developed for several ASUS router models, namely version 380.66.6, which manages to update OpenVPN to 2.4.3 and resolve the corrupted firewall rules when in Dual WAN mode with certain settings. If you intend to make use of these enhancements, first know that the developer has provided…
Sport24.co.za | Bookies have Boks to win by 13 The Springboks should have no trouble securing a 3-0 series win over France on Saturday if local bookmakers are to be believed. Reported by News24 50 minutes ago.
News24.com | DA supports Parliament's Public Protector action The DA will support Parliament's application for a review of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's recommendation that the legislature amend some clauses in the Constitution relating to the SA Reserve Bank. Reported by News24 53 minutes ago.
Sport24.co.za | Habana: Boks more 'settled' than in 2016 Veteran wing Bryan Habana has shed more light on what went wrong during the Springboks' tumultuous 2016 campaign. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
Sport24.co.za | Newlands declared 'safe' to host All Blacks Newlands has passed a safety regulation which means the stadium will likely host the Springboks v All Blacks Test later this year. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
Hackers Threaten to Take Down Steam as Summer Sale Begins Valve officially kicked off the Steam Summer Sale on June 22, and just like every year, the gaming platform is suffering from slowdowns, with some users complaining that the service was even down completely at certain times and they couldn’t connect. And while this is nothing unusual since the Summer Sale generates huge traffic from…
THE ANDROID MESSAGING EVOLUTION: How Google is responding to messaging app dominance (GOOG, GOOGL) This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here. The communications market is in the midst of an all-out war. The deluge of messaging apps, such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, and Viber, have over-run the segment traditionally owned by…
Film Review: ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Snuff’ It’s somewhat impressive that this latest feature by the prolific Butcher Brothers renders an inherently repulsive idea farcical enough to bounce jokes off of.
Third-Party Antivirus, Backup Software Also Banned on Windows 10 S Windows 10 S was launched with much fanfare last month by Microsoft, and the majority of users know that this operating system SKU is restricted to apps in the Windows Store. In reality, however, Windows 10 S ships with many more restrictions, and some of them could actually be real deal breakers for developers or…
ABC Studios Strike First Look Deal With Hoodlum Entertainment Disney’s ABC Studios International and Australian production company Hoodlum Entertainment have signed a worldwide first look deal. The agreement expands an existing partnership and steps up their international development and production efforts. Under the new pact, ABC Studios International and Hoodlum will develop new content for the global international marketplace, including the U.S. Disney Media Distribution will have international rights...…
Fin24.com | Kalanick ouster as Uber CEO began with hand-delivered letter As Travis Kalanick was in Chicago interviewing a candidate to be his deputy at Uber, two investors were on a plane to deliver the news that they wanted the chief executive officer gone. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
Hollywood Bids Adieu to Retiring Directors Guild Chief Jay D. Roth More than 400 attendees — and many top Hollywood players — assembled Thursday night for a heartfelt sendoff for DGA National Executive Director Jay D. Roth, who’s retiring after more than two decades. The 90-minute tribute at the DGA Theatre highlighted Roth’s penchant for preparation and truthfulness in conducting seven contract negotiations with the companies...…
A Guide to Working with LUTs videomaker.com - Here, we’ll discover how proper use of LUTs can benefit the production and color grading workflow. In order to understand this article, we suggest you be familiar with or at least have a basic unde...Tweeted by @videomaker https://twitter.com/videomaker/status/878121190245769216
Big Oil turns to big data to save big money on drilling (Reuters) - In today's U.S. shale fields, tiny sensors attached to production gear harvest data on everything from pumping pressure to the heat and rotational speed of drill bits boring into the rocky earth. Reported by Reuters 4 minutes ago.
Sport24.co.za | Boks eager to set the record straight The Springboks are hunting a 3-0 series victory over France at a ground they have never beaten the tourists. Reported by News24 7 minutes ago.
Is the tech bubble about to burst? There are signs that trouble may be brewing in the tech paradise. US technology stocks have been under pressure in the past week and struggling to recover. Apple, the world's most valuable company by market capitalisation, saw... Reported by New Zealand Herald 19 minutes ago.
Google: Android had one billion active users last month Reported by Eurodroid 21 minutes ago.
China Probes Finances of Wanda, Fosun (Reports) The China Banking Regulatory Commission is understood to have begun a probe into the sources of finance used by some of China’s most acquisitive companies. Companies within the scope of the review are believed to include Dalian Wanda, Fosun International and Rossoneri Sports Investment, a Chinese company which recently acquired the Italian soccer team AC...…
News24.com | Mixed reactions to ConCourt's ruling on Zuma vote of no confidence The ANC Women's League has welcomed the ruling that Speaker Baleka Mbete has the power to decide on allowing MPs to vote by secret ballot, but Save South Africa says it emphasises that MPs must put their country first. Reported by News24 36 minutes ago.
News24.com | Deaths from Venezuelan anti-government protests up to 75 A 22-year-old man was shot dead during an anti-government protest in Caracas, becoming the 75th victim in three months of unrest over the rule of President Nicolas Maduro. Reported by News24 42 minutes ago.
How to Install Ubuntu 17.04 with GNOME on Your Chromebook, Alongside Chrome OS Last year when I got my Acer Chromebook 11 (C740), I wrote a tutorial to teach you guys how to remove Google Chrome OS and install a GNU/Linux distribution of your choice, but things got boring. So after a few months, I reinstalled Chrome OS using a recovery image that Google provides on their website…
Facebook is fighting hate speech with the husband of murdered MP Jo Cox (FB) Facebook is taking steps to try and eradicate racist and terrorist speech from its service. It's launched the "Online Civil Courage Initiative" (OCCI) in the UK, giving funding and training to organisations which are trying to tackle hate speech. The initiative is already live in Germany and France. For its UK effort, Facebook has enlisted…
With Yahoo Deal Done, Verizon Digital Network Steps Into Spotlight Now that Verizon has finally completed its acquisition of Yahoo, the telco giant is looking to turn the focus on the sum of all its new parts. That was the message at Vidcon Thursday from Marni Walden, executive VP and president of media and telematics at Verizon, who brought her executive team together for a...…
China tightens online video controls, jolting investors BEIJING (AP) — Three popular Chinese internet services have been ordered to stop streaming video after censors complained it contained improper comments about sensitive issues. Communist leaders promote internet use for business and education but operate extensive censorship aimed at blocking access to material deemed subversive or obscene. Reported by SFGate 48 minutes ago.
'Superhero' 3D printed hands help kids dream in Argentina Flexing her wrist muscles to bend the plastic fingers, she can work with tape and stickers at an arts and crafts class. Hundreds of Argentine kids like Kaori who were born without limbs are now able to write, play sports and make music thanks to low-cost prosthetic hands devised by Gino Tubaro, a 21-year-old inventor…
Telcos meet Manoj Sinha to discuss stressed health of telecom sector The much-awaited meeting between the government and the telecom companies to evolve a resolution to the stressed health of the sector was held. Representatives of telecom companies Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular, Reliance Jio and Reliance Communications met Communications Minister Manoj Sinha and Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan besides other government officials in the ministry. Among the industrialists, Anil…
Sony's latest flagship, the Xperia XZ Premium, has arrived Down Under Reported by TechRadar 53 minutes ago.
WhatsApp emerges as major news media platform: Report Instant messaging service WhatsApp has emerged as a force to reckon with in news media, apparently at the cost of its owner Facebook, according to a new report. “We`ve been tracking the growth of WhatsApp for some time but its use for news has jumped significantly in the last year to 15 percent, with considerable…
Uber's ex-CEO knew a self-driving car engineer had Google's data long before it bought his company, Waymo says Travis Kalanick's rough week may have just gotten worse. A court document filed Wednesday night states that Kalanick was aware in March 2016 that Anthony Levandowski was in possession of discs that contained data from Google. Waymo, which Google spun off, sued Uber over the theft of trade secrets and patent infringement related to its self-driving…
News24.com | Mbeki 'is one of Africa's rare breed of politicians, a principled pan-Africanist' Former president Thabo Mbeki has been lauded for urging South Africans not to interfere in Zimbabwean affairs, a report says. Reported by News24 1 hour ago.
IBM-powered DNA sequencing could find bacteria in raw milk Babies love milk. Adults love milk-based products. You know what else loves milk? Good and bad bacteria. It's the ideal medium for bacteria growth and could cause various food-borne illnesses, especially if consumed in raw, unpasteurized form. Resear... Reported by TUAW 1 hour ago.
Facebook launches initiative to fight online hate speech In response to UK government criticism, Facebook, launches a programme to tackle hate speech online. Reported by BBC News 1 hour ago.
Facebook launches initiative to fight online hate speech - BBC News bbc.co.uk - Facebook is launching a UK initiative to train and fund local organisations to combat extremism and hate speech. It comes a week after the social network announced steps of its own to remove terror...Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/878103196220051458
Walmart? Amazon may find rival bidders for Whole Foods Experts search for others willing to take on Amazon for the organic-food chain Reported by USATODAY.com 1 hour ago.
Broadway Review: ‘1984’ Starring Olivia Wilde The management of “1984,” the lauded West End import playing at Broadway’s Hudson Theater, felt it necessary to ban children under 13 from the stage production adapted by co-directors Robert Icke and Duncan MacMillan from the 1949 dystopian political novel by George Orwell. That should be fair warning that this show, originally produced by Headlong, the Nottingham Playhouse...…
YouTube TV expands to ten more US metropolitan markets YouTube TV seemed an adequate addition to the increasingly crowded streaming television market, but it launched back in April with a modest area footprint, operating in only five US cities for its first few months. Today, they're expanding availabili... Reported by engadget 2 hours ago.
Tesla is laying the groundwork to build cars in Shanghai If you've been waiting to pull the trigger on one of Tesla's electric vehicles, the upcoming Model 3 probably looks pretty appealing. The car promises 215 miles per charge, ample seating, the tech for autopilot and it starts at just $35,000. Well, un... Reported by TUAW 2 hours ago.
ASIC, ATO, AFP and Defence buy services of phone-hacking company Cellebrite The government departments are using services from tech company that helped FBI hack smartphones. Reported by Brisbane Times 2 hours ago.
Google’s self-driving car unit nabs senior Tesla engineer Satish Jeyachandran had been the director of hardware engineering at Tesla for seven years. Reported by USATODAY.com 2 hours ago.
Video Production Insurance – An Absolutely Necessary Evil videomaker.com - Just as you wouldn’t drive a car without insurance, you should also never shoot without it either. Of course, we’re not saying you need to carry production insurance while filming your kids at the ...Tweeted by @videomaker https://twitter.com/videomaker/status/878088762735120384
Mexican president denies spying on journalists, lawyers and activists Enrique Peña Nieto says his government did not use spyware against journalists, lawyers and activists. Reported by BBC News 2 hours ago.
Judge says San Francisco can subpoena Uber for driver information SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A California state judge said on Thursday that San Francisco can demand from Uber records containing the ride-hailing company's driver contact information, the city attorney said. Reported by Reuters India 1 minute ago.
Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell Teams Up With ‘Narcos’ Exec for Reggae Documentary Island Records founder and entrepreneur Chris Blackwell has teamed with “Narcos” showrunner Eric Newman and Propagate Content’s Ben Silverman to develop a narrative TV series about the birth of reggae music and the rise of Jamaica’s music industry in the wake of the Caribbean island nation’s independence from Britain in 1962. Silverman, co-CEO of Propagate...…
The best Australian EOFY tech deals Reported by TechRadar 32 minutes ago.
7 Bad Shooting Habits & How to Break Them videomaker.com - It’s hard to get over bad habits. Even when you know what they are. Learn how to push through these common ruts. 1. Looking at things the same way. I have five or six interview spots that I always ...Tweeted by @videomaker https://twitter.com/videomaker/status/878072411186487296
Hackers threaten cyber attack against S.Korean banks A hacker group has threatened a cyber attack against seven major South Korean banks if they do not pay 360 million won ($315,000) in the virtual currency bitcoin. The group, called Armada Collective, has threatened to carry out a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack if the demanded money is not paid by June 26, South Korean…
Uber has to find a new CEO — Here are 8 likely candidates Uber was already in the hunt for a high-caliber executive to help revamp the company. Now, though, that person will get to call themselves CEO. The ride-hailing company's former chief executive, Travis Kalanick, resigned the post on Tuesday after getting a letter from investors demanding his departure. At the time he received the letter, he was…
Uber sued by rider who says she was groped by driver Erica Holland retained high-profile attorney Lisa Bloom in her suit against the ride-hailing company. Reported by USATODAY.com 1 hour ago.
Apple trying to convince music labels to take a smaller revenue cut Since entering the music streaming world two years ago, Apple Music has been slowly chasing its biggest competitor Spotify.The streaming service now boasts 27 million subscribers and has started branching out into online television,... Reported by New Zealand Herald 4 hours ago.
Could XPrize tablets replace teachers in Tanzania? Teams around the world are competing to develop tablet software to replace a teacher in developing countries. Reported by BBC News 1 hour ago.
Virgin Media urges password change over hacking risk The company tells 800,000 customers with Super Hub 2 routers to change their passwords immediately. Reported by BBC News 1 hour ago.
Mexican president denies spying on journalists, lawyers and activists - BBC News bbc.co.uk - Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has strongly denied his government spied on prominent journalists and activists by hacking their phones. He said there was "nothing more false" than to suggest ...Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/878061538837495809
Virgin Media urges password change over hacking risk - BBC News bbc.co.uk - Virgin Media has told 800,000 customers to change their passwords to protect against being hacked. An investigation by Which? found that hackers could access the provider's Super Hub 2 router, allo...Tweeted by @BBCTech https://twitter.com/BBCTech/status/878059625475579904
Line messaging digital theme park to open in Thai capital BANGKOK (AP) — The text-messaging service Line plans to inaugurate an indoor digital theme park in Thailand's capital, seeking to squeeze maximum advantage from its popularity in the country, its second biggest market after Japan. Line Village is located in Siam Square, for decades a hangout for young Thais enthralled with fashion and the culture…
AMD's plans to take on Intel in the server market When it comes to the high-powered computing market and data center sectors, Intel has had a firm lead over the competition for some time. However this may all be about to change, after AMD revealed its plans to fight back with its new EPYC 7000 series of data center processors. Offering a fully scalable solution that it…
Airbnb tests payment-splitting feature so you don't get stiffed Airbnb is testing out a feature that would allow reservations to be split among multiple people. So, if you're booking with rude friends who never pay you back or if you want to book an expensive reservation that may be too much for one credit card t... Reported by engadget 2 hours ago.
Mario + Rabbids: strategy combat mashup shouldn't work, but it does Super Mario is one of the most iconic characters in gaming, and while he's appeared in all manner of games — from sports and racing titles to his favoured running-and-jumping style adventures — I never expected to see him wielding a rifle and taking cover in strategic combat scenarios. Reported by Brisbane Times 3 hours…
It's not just you: your iPhone storage isn't going as far as it used to If you feel like your storage is filling up faster than it used to, you may be on to something. Reported by Brisbane Times 3 hours ago.
Watch: Bruno Mars Shares Rehearsal Footage From Prince Grammys Tribute Bruno Mars released an exclusive rehearsal video from his memorable Prince tribute at the 59th annual Grammy Awards. Celebrating the 33rd anniversary of “Purple Rain,” the rehearsal footage shows Mars and the band Hooligans as they perform Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” while bathed in purple light. “33 years ago this Sunday, Prince and his band,...…
Toshiba to seek extension on financial filing Friday: Yomiuri TOKYO (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp plans to ask regulators for an extension for filing its annual financial statement on Friday, the Yomiuri daily reported. Reported by Reuters 3 hours ago.
Apple’s augmented reality push could see iPhone reimagine Google Glass Augmented reality (AR) is one of Apple’s big new areas of focus, which it highlighted earlier this month at its Worldwide Developers Conference. But how will Apple use AR, which involves using a screen to overlay digital objects onto the real world? UBS Securities analyst Steven Milunovich raises some interesting possibilities in a new report.…
Noah Wyle’s Drama ‘Shot’ Lands at Paladin (EXCLUSIVE) Paladin has acquired domestic theatrical rights to Noah Wyle’s “Shot,” a drama about three lives irrevocably changed when a gun is accidentally fired on a busy Los Angeles street. “Shot” stars Wyle, Sharon Leal and newcomer Jorge Lendeborg, Jr., in his first leading role. It’s directed and produced by Jeremy Paul Kagan along with Dave...…
Sling TV extends cloud DVR to iOS devices Sling TV's cloud DVR service is now available for iPhone and iPad. The streaming service's DVR "First Look" option costs an additional $5 per month and gives you 50 hours of DVR storage. The iOS devices now join the growing list of DVR-supported sys... Reported by TUAW 3 hours ago.
Appeals Court Throws Out ‘Making a Murderer’ Confession An appellate panel on Thursday upheld a lower court’s ruling awarding a new trial to Brendan Dassey, the teenage murder convict made famous by the Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer.” In a 2-1 ruling, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals panel held that Dassey’s confession was coerced. The judges ruled that Wisconsin courts had failed...…
Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler Revive ‘SNL’ Segment to Mock Pro-Trump Protesters Former “Saturday Night Live” Weekend Update co-anchors Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler reunited on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” Wednesday night to resume roles in their classic segment “Really!?! With Seth and Amy.” In the skit, the duo prodded pro-President Trump protesters who interrupted a Shakespeare in the Park production of “Julius Caesar,” in which...…
Google Glass announces update and other tech news BBC Click's Kathleen Hawkins looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories Reported by BBC News 3 hours ago.
‘Criminal Minds” Virgil Williams Inks Overall Deal with Universal TV Virgil Williams has signed a new two-year overall deal with Universal Television, Variety has learned. Under the terms of the agreement, Williams will develop new series for broadcast, cable, and streaming services. He previously served as co-executive producer on the long-running CBS series “Criminal Minds,” a position he held from 2012-2017. He is also credited with...…
How NBC and Endemol Shine Built ‘The Wall’ Into a Business In its first season on NBC, “The Wall” proved solid. The Chris Hardwick-hosted game show averaged a 1.7 rating in the 18-49 demo and 6.7 million total viewers, according to Nielsen live-plus-same day data — more than respectable for a freshman primetime unscripted series. But those numbers are not the only reason that the show...…
'I lost my eye' About two billion people have no insurance, but "pay-by-mobile" policies are growing in popularity. Reported by BBC News 3 hours ago.
Han Solo Firing: Will Ron Howard Share Directing Credit With Lord & Miller? If the Han Solo spinoff is the kind of blockbuster that most box office sages predict it will be, a lot of people will be taking credit for its success. It’s not clear, however, who officially will get the nod for bringing the Star Wars smuggler’s early days to the big screen, particularly after the...…
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood to Play Inaugural Concert at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium On October 12, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will play the first concert at Atlanta’s new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 30, at 10 a.m. ET “Two of Arthur Blank’s goals for Mercedes-Benz Stadium were to create premiere home venues for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC, and to attract...…
Tesla is reportedly trying to build its own music streaming service Tesla has continued to one-up its achievements as a successful proprietor of safe, green and increasingly autonomous electric vehicles. But it might venture out from the niche its carved for a much more saturated market: Streaming audio. Music indust... Reported by engadget 1 minute ago.
Nonprofits for Profit: Increase Your Bottom Line While Helping Your Community videomaker.com - Videos for non-profits can be very similar any other type of corporate video, but they can also be very different. The first step is to answer three things: who they want to reach, what they want t...Tweeted by @videomaker https://twitter.com/videomaker/status/878026326996905984
A 12-time Olympic medalist reveals her eating habits during training Need some motivation? Look no farther than five-time Olympic swimmer and 12-time Olympic medalist Dara Torres. Torres has teamed up with SHOW MORE OF YOU from Calgene and Otezla — a campaign that is shining light on the psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Torres was diagnosed with psoriases in the middle of her Olympic career, but…
Michael Beach Joins Cast of Jason Momoa’s ‘Aquaman’ Michael Beach has joined Jason Momoa in the cast of “Aquaman” for the Warner Bros. DC Extended Universe, currently being shot in Australia by director James Wan. Beach has been cast as Jesse Kane, part of a group of high-seas hijackers who has a fateful interaction with Aquaman. Beach guest-starred alongside Momoa on “Stargate: Atlantis”...…
Actress Thandie Newton Turns to Producing for Animated-Live Action Documentary ‘Liyana’ Actress Thandie Newton, who took home a supporting actress BAFTA for the Oscar-winning film “Crash” and was nominated for a Golden Globe for HBO’s “Westworld,” has taken on the role of executive producer with “Liyana,” a hybrid animation and live-action documentary from Emmy-nominated directors Aaron and Amanda Kopp. The doc premiered at the Los Angeles...…
Some Uber Employees Balk at Travis Kalanick’s Exit as C.E.O. More than 1,000 workers supported a petition asking the company’s board to bring back the former chief in an active role. Reported by NYTimes.com 22 minutes ago.
The video game industry now gets more money making games for smartphones and tablets than for consoles or PCs There’s a common feeling among video game enthusiasts that mobile games don’t really count. When it comes to the video game industry’s bottom line, though, mobile games are anything but worthless. This year, smartphone and tablet games combined are expected to bring in 42% of the gaming market’s global revenues, according to a recent Newzoo…
OnePlus 5 Uses Optic AMOLED Display Like 3T; Comes With Latest Snapdragon Processor Latest reports were saying that the OnePlus 5 actually comes with an Optic AMOLED display like the OnePlus 3T but users can take advantage of its cool software trick. Reported by HNGN 30 minutes ago.
It’s Up, Up and Away With This Superman Gift Guide Superman is faster than a speeding bullet and can leap tall buildings in a single bound, but he can’t tell you what kinds of gifts you should give friends who are totally into […] The post It’s Up, Up and Away With This Superman Gift Guide appeared first on Geek.com. Reported by geek.com 35 minutes…
ABC Moves ‘Still Star-Crossed’ to Saturdays After 3 Low-Rated Episodes The end appears to be in sight for “Still Star-Crossed.” Variety has confirmed that ABC is moving the freshman Shondaland drama from Mondays to Saturdays after just three episodes, an almost sure sign that the network will cancel the series after its first season. All three episodes of the show that have aired thus far...…
FCC may fine robocall spammer $120 million for illegal spoofing Everyone hates those robocalls that target our phones to sell things we don't need. They're universally reviled, with Republicans backing legislation for ringless voicemail, the FTC offering a $25,000 reward for anti-robocall tech and AT&T and Bu... Reported by TUAW 38 minutes ago.
L.A. Film Festival Prizes Go to ‘Becks,’ ‘Liyana,’ ‘The Night Guard’ The L.A Film Festival has announced its prizes, with the U.S. fiction award gong to Elizabeth Rohrbaugh and Daniel Powell for “Becks,” while Diego Ros was awarded the World Fiction Award for “The Night Guard (El Vigilante),” and the Documentary Award went to Amanda Kopp and Aaron Kopp for “Liyana.” Director Jennifer Cochis and Film Independent...…
Why Tesla May Want to Launch Its Own Music Streaming Service Reports that electric car maker Tesla is in talks with the major record labels about creating its own streaming service led to a lot of raised eyebrows Thursday, with many wondering: Why would billionaire Tesla founder Elon Musik want to venture into music? According to a story in Recode, Tesla’s service may come with multiple tiers,...…
Mark Zuckerberg Unveils Facebook’s New Mission Statement Mark Zuckerberg wants the world to know that Facebook isn’t just about keeping up with your former high school classmates or posting your political opinions. The CEO announced a new mission statement for the social media platform on Thursday at Facebook’s first Community Summit, according to Forbes: “Give people the power to build community and...…
Elon Musk was the reason one of Apple's most famous developers left Tesla after only six months (TSLA) Earlier this week, news broke that Tesla's latest Autopilot exec Chris Lattner left the company after not quite six months on the job. A source close to the situation tells Business Insider that Lattner loved his job at Tesla, but that he and Tesla CEO Elon Musk didn't get along. So, after six months of…
Uber employees are conflicted over Travis Kalanick's resignation — over 1,000 have petitioned for his return Andrew Chen joined Uber back in 2015 during what he calls “happier times.” The company was still a small startup, and his offer letter was signed on a sticky note. He even took a selfie of the moment for posterity. Chen is the head of rider growth at Uber, and one of the early Uber…
Uber knew fired exec had info at center of Google theft case SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Uber says it hired a former Google engineer now accused of stealing trade secrets even though the company knew at the time that he had information that didn't belong to him. Uber is asserting that then-CEO Travis Kalanick told Levandowski not to bring the material with him and that Levandowski assured…
New Spider-Man Game For PS4 and PS4 Pro Unveiled at E3 2017 The world got the glimpse of the new Spider-Man game, at the E3 2017, which is made exclusively for Play Station. Reported by HNGN 51 minutes ago.
VidCon is more than just online videos USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham talks to people attending VidCon about how the annual convention of online video content makers has evolved. Reported by USATODAY.com 56 minutes ago.
Google urges Congress to revise outdated overseas data laws Access to data stored overseas has become a contentious issue with tech companies and the US government. Today, in a speech given to the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, Google's senior vice president and general counsel, Kent Walker,... Reported by TUAW 59 minutes ago.
Chicago’s new Apple store has a giant MacBook for a roof Construction is underway at the new Apple store in downtown Chicago, and today, as reported by DNA Chicago, a new design element was added — a giant Apple logo. A construction crew added the logo to the store’s silver, rectangular roof, making it look like a giant MacBook. It stayed for less than an hour…
Meryl Streep’s Best Movie Lines Over her storied career, Meryl Streep has racked up dozens of film credits going back to the ’70s, scored a record-breaking 20 Oscar nominations (along with three wins), and, of course, delivered golden line after golden line. With the actress turning 68 on Thursday, Variety decided it was as good a time as any to look...…
London Theater Review: Topical Drama ‘Terror’ Stage trials are nothing new. Ayn Rand had a big Broadway hit with one back in 1935: “Night of January 16” was designed to put her philosophy, individualism, to the test. Ferdinand von Schirach’s “Terror,” already a commercial success in Germany, does much the same: It tests the mettle of our morality with a very contemporary...…
Katy Perry Makes RIAA History as ‘Roar’ Goes ‘Diamond’ Katy Perry can add another milestone to her recent list of accomplishments — she’s now the first ever artist to earn three Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Diamond certifications. The new certification of “Roar” joins the ranks of Perry’s hits “Dark Horse” and “Firework” in surpassing the 10-million threshold counting song sales and streams...…
Astronomer who built advanced telescopes has died Jerry Nelson, an astronomer who designed telescopes that helped scientists glimpse far reaches of the universe, and to measure the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, has died in California. He was 73. Reported by CBC.ca 1 hour ago.
AMD reveals new GPU line for servers AMD has revealed three new GPU server accelerators, promising a "dramatic increase" in performance, efficiency, and ease of implementation for deep learning and HPC solutions. The new line of GPU server accelerators comprises of Radeon Instinct MI25, Radeon Instinct MI8, and Radeon Instinct MI6 and will be paired with AMD’s open ROCm 1.6 software platform.…
New token sale for blockchain-based currency EOS to launch on Monday NEW YORK (Reuters) - Block.one will launch the sale of a new blockchain-based digital currency or token called EOS on Monday, the tech company said on Thursday. Reported by Reuters 1 hour ago.
Airbnb to target wealthy customers who prefer luxury hotels Airbnb keeps expanding its core disruption with new features to help increase its audience. The company has made it easier for business travelers to find a room with the Airbnb app and has tried its hand at tour guiding with a new activity suggestion... Reported by engadget 1 hour ago.
Watch Apple build its brand-new campus in 18 seconds (AAPL) Here's a time lapse view of Apple Park, Apple's new $5 billion campus in Cupertino, California that opened to employees earlier this year. Apple Park began construction in 2014. This footage comes from Planet Labs, a company that plans to sell high-resolution satellite imaging starting next year. It has seven satellites it bought from Google earlier…
Oracle's blow-out earnings caused over 20 Wall Street analysts to raise price targets Cloud computing really is starting to breath new life into Oracle. The company had blow-out Q4 2017 earnings Wednesday thanks to 58% year-over-year growth for the quarter in cloud. A sunny outlook caused the stock to hit a 52-week high of $51.85 on Thursday before settling down to about $50 in the afternoon. And that inspired 21…
Israeli Airline Hails Britney Spears’ Tel Aviv Arrival with ‘Toxic’ Video Parody: Watch El Al extends a hearty shalom to the pop star ahead of her July 3 concert in Tel Aviv.
Canonical Outs Kernel Live Patch for Ubuntu 16.04 and 14.04 to Fix Stack Clash Canonical's Benjamin M. Romer announced that a new kernel livepatch is now available for users of the Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr) operating systems using the service, addressing the recently disclosed "Stack Clash" vulnerability. As reported this week, Canonical already managed to update the kernel packages of all of…
Use emoji to search Kayak for travel deals The inevitable march to replace words with emoji continues apace, with the world granting more legitimacy to the cartoony mini-images. Last month, an Israeli court ruled that they counted as enough "intent" in a civil case to turn the tide in one sid... Reported by engadget 2 hours ago.
Intel Partnering With Olympics for VR, 5G Services Intel will be bringing its technology to the pinnacle of sports with a recently announced partnership with the International Olympics Committee.
Airbnb reportedly launching a premium tier to compete with hotels Airbnb is getting ready to launch a new premium service meant to attract higher-paying travelers, according to Bloomberg. This tier will try to lure new customers who have yet to try the platform because they prefer the amenities that come with upscale hotels. This is the first time upscale properties will be segmented into their…
Virgin Mobile’s new cell plans include a round trip ticket to the UK If you’re willing to make the switch to prepaid mobile carrier Virgin Mobile, you could walk away with a free roundtrip ticket to the United Kingdom. On Wednesday, Virgin Mobile announced plans to leave behind its low-cost Android phone history and make its service iPhone only. If you buy an iPhone on the service, you’ll…
YouTube Unveils New Streaming Features at Vidcon YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki unveiled an array of feature upgrades coming to the Google-owned video powerhouse at her annual keynote presentation Thursday at the Vidcon conference in Anaheim, Calif. As she typically does, Wojcicki touted select stats to represent YouTube’s continued robust growth. She noted that 1.5 billion users log in to YouTube every months...…
‘Queen Sugar’ Season 2 Premiere Is Series’ Highest-Rated Episode Ever “Queen Sugar” came roaring back to television this week, with the Season 2 premiere of the OWN series scoring the show’s highest ratings ever. The premiere episode, which aired Tuesday, averaged a 2.1 rating in the key women 25-54 demographic and 2.3 million total viewers, also making it the night’s number two cable telecast for...…
New York Legislators Approve Groundbreaking TV Diversity Tax Credit New York’s state Assembly and Senate have passed a bill backed by the DGA and WGA East that would create a tax incentive program for TV shows that hire women and people of color in top writing and directing positions. The bill will now head to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign. Cuomo has...…
Kim Basinger Lists One of Two Homes in L.A.’s Woodland Hills (EXCLUSIVE) SELLER: Kim Basinger LOCATION: Woodland Hills PRICE: $974,000 SIZE: 2,581 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms YOUR MAMA’S NOTES: Kim Basinger listed one of the two relatively unremarkable homes she owns in the upscale foothills of Los Angeles’s Woodland Hills community, we first learned from the Bizzy Boys at Celebrity Address Aerial, with an asking...…
Chance the Rapper Apologizes for ‘Disrespecting’ Dr. Dre and Aftermath Entertainment Chance the Rapper notoriously shares his unabashed opinion — but he also recognizes when he crosses the line. During his 2017 Be Encouraged tour, the Grammy-winning independent artist used LED visuals to satirize major labels, including Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, Atlantic Records, and Def Jam Records. The joke used logos to recreate fake versions of...…
YouTube Launches 180-Degree VR Videos, Partners with LG, Lenovo, Yi on Daydream-Ready Cameras YouTube thinks it has found the key to taking VR video mainstream: The Google-owned video site announced the launch of a new 180-degree 3D VR video format at Vidcon Thursday. It also partnered with major electronics companies to launch 180-degree video cameras in time for the holiday season. “YouTube is very much invested in the...…
YouTube Red to Launch New Comedy Shows from Rob Huebel, Ryan Hansen YouTube Red has ordered two new comedy series from Rob Huebel and Ryan Hansen. “Do You Want to See a Dead Body?” is an eight-episode comedy series that follows Huebel–who has previously starred on “Childrens Hospital” and “Transparent”–and his celebrity friends who join him on adventures that see them frolicking at the beach, getting tacos,...…
‘Stronger’: First Trailer Shows Jake Gyllenhaal as Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany bring to life the struggles of Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman and his then-girlfriend Erin Hurley in the trailer for Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate’s “Stronger.” Bauman was standing at the finish line to support Hurley in the race when two bombs detonated in the 2013 terrorist attack that killed...…
The Best TV Shows of 2017 (So Far) One of the most notable things about this list is its omissions. So many good shows debuted, returned or continued good seasons this year that it’s difficult to keep up. I’ve surely left off one or two or three of your favorites off this list (and I will continue to spend every spare hour trying...…
‘GLOW’ Creators on Why They Wanted to Make a Series About Women’s Wrestling Women’s wrestling might not seem like the most natural of subjects for producers Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch to (pardon the expression) tackle. The two writers, who’ve been friends for years dating back to their time on “Nurse Jackie,” were looking for another project to team up on. “We knew we wanted it to be...…
Driving Transformation: Cisco and Ericsson Services blogs.cisco.com - Service Providers and Enterprises are constantly striving to keep pace with user demand and expectations. The drive to transform networks in a timely manner while maintaining service quality and co...Tweeted by @ericsson https://twitter.com/ericsson/status/877969627166515200
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Remembering the ‘Our World’ Global Broadcast 50 Years Later intelsat.com - By Peter Ostapiuk, Head of Media Product Services In an era when you can send a video of your cat around the globe in the blink of an eye, it seems quaint to recall that just 50 years ago, Intelsat...Tweeted by @INTELSAT https://twitter.com/INTELSAT/status/877964174311272448
FCC Proposes Blue Alert to National Emergency Alert System The FCC wants to protect the men and women who serve in law enforcement and have therefore proposed the addition of a “Blue Alert” option to the nation’s Emergency Alert System.
This Japanese Hamburger Has Beef Patties For Buns You’ve heard of KFC’s Double Down sandwich. Now, what if a burger chain did something similar with a burger? Surprise! They did. Japan’s Mos Burger has introduced the Niku Niku Niku Burger, which […] The post This Japanese Hamburger Has Beef Patties For Buns appeared first on Geek.com. Reported by geek.com 1 minute ago.
This smart bike lock will disable your phone when you ride Most states in the US have banned texting and driving, but what about texting and biking? Dutch telecom provider KPN is developing the Smart Lock, which will disable the mobile network on your smartphone once you unlock your bike using the app. Designed in partnership with the Dutch Traffic Safety Association, the Smart Lock is…
News24.com | Oregon: Roadkill can be harvested for food A bill recently signed into law in Oregon allows drivers who crash into deer and elk on the road to harvest the animals' meat for food. Reported by News24 2 minutes ago.
News24.com | France to present new security bill French President Emmanuel Macron's new government is presenting a security bill beefing up police powers amid sustained threats to Europe. Reported by News24 2 minutes ago.
Windows 10 preview delivers new emoji and easy GPU tracking Windows Insiders have a big day today. Microsoft just released Windows 10 Preview Build 16226 for PCs and it's got a whole host of new goodies inside. Reported by engadget 2 minutes ago.
Yahoo closes internet prodigy's news app Three years after its high-profile launch, Nick D'Aloisio's News Digest app is being shut down. Reported by BBC News 2 minutes ago.
Sling TV’s cloud DVR is now available on iOS After rolling out its cloud DVR to numerous other platforms, Sling TV is today making the feature available on iOS. The latest version of Sling TV for iPhone and iPad adds the ability to record shows and movies on most channels that aren’t owned by Disney. DVR is already available on Android, Apple TV, Roku,…
