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Govt spend on social services up by 1.5% in six years: Eco Survey
According to the Survey, as a proportion of gross domestic product (GDP), the expenditure on social services has registered an increase of 1.5 percentage points during the period 2014-15 to 2019-20 from 6.2% to 7.7%, it said.
IT Varsity snaps up local language apps provider
The Durban-based edtech company becomes the new custodian of Xander Apps, a provider of home language early childhood development apps.
WhatsApp payments to be launched in several countries in next 6 months: Mark Zuckerberg
WhatsApp Pay started as a pilot programme in 2018 wherein a million Indian users participated. Overwhelmed by the response, Facebook is expanding the payments feature to more countries.
Microsoft announces Xbox Bounty Program with bounty awards up to $20,000
Microsoft yesterday introduced the new Xbox Bounty Program. As part of this program, gamers, security researchers, and others can identify security vulnerabilities in the Xbox Live network and services and get bounty from the Xbox team. Depending on the severity and impact of the vulnerability and the quality of the submission, you can earn up …
SiteMinder-backed research reveals an increasingly tech-savvy independent hotelier on the rise
LONDON, UK – New research backed by SiteMinder reveals that today’s independent hoteliers have a greater awareness and appetite around technology when it comes to their marketing and distribution strategies. According to eHotelier’s Marketing & Distribution 2020 Journal, 68.4 percent of independent hotels already have a digital marketing strategy implemented for their business and a further 24.4 percent intend to implement their strategy over the coming year. Only 7.2 percent of independent hoteliers do not understand the relevance of a digital marketing
Woman sees grandfather on Google Maps Street View years after he died
A woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, discovered an image of her grandfather using Google Maps’ Street View feature
GoDaddy buys local social content start-up
The world’s biggest Web host by market share purchases Cape Town-based Over, a social content start-up company.
Pujabi NRIs: Chinese facing backlash abroad due to coronavirus scare
Punjabis settled abroad say the Chinese are facing a tough time because people often assume they have just returned from their home country and hence interactions with them could be a risk.
Anti-Virus Companies Are Sticking With Windows 7 (For Now)
The vast majority of antivirus companies have confirmed that they will be continuing support on Windows 7 for the foreseeable future.
Fife electric vehicle users will have to pay to use public charging points from April
Drivers of electric vehicles in Fife will soon have to pay to top up at public charging points.
SK hynix’s 2019 operating profit plunges 87%
South Korean chipmaker SK hynix’s operating profit in 2019 plummeted 87 percent to 2.7 trillion won ($2.2 billion), amid the continued fall in memory chip prices and lower demand, according to its earnings report released Friday. The world’s second-biggest memory provider raised 26.9 trillion won in annual sales last year, a 33.3 percent plunge from 2018. The net profit nosedived 87 percent to 2.02 tril...
Did Apple Spend Billions on Improving Version of Maps?
Apple is always one of the forward thinkers and now chooses to invest a chunk of their profit in improving maps to make it one of the more used navigation apps out there.
Samsung Galaxy S20 pre-registrations open ahead of official announcement
Samsung has opened pre-registrations for the Galaxy S20 series ahead of its official announcement next month. This is different from a pre-order as Samsung will only inform you about its availability.
Two loan products launched by Indian Bank
Indian Bank on Thursday announced the launch of two products - Surya Shakthi, for roof top solar set up for captive consumption and Corporate Loan, a finance product in aid of units under stress for w
Acid attack survivor is left horrified to learn how 'ethical' candelilla wax is sourced for the beauty industry by Mexican workers on minumum wage who handle sulphuric acid with no safety equipment
Appearing on BBC Three documentary Beauty Laid Bare, Resham Khan, from Manchester, who relies on make-up to cover her scars, travels to Mexico to explore the secrets of the beauty industry.
Google issues coronavirus ‘SOS Alert’ in Search, here’s what that means
When you search for coronavirus on Google, you will get quick access to safety tips, info, resources & Twitter updates from WHO.
Exclusive! Taapsee Pannu on the Kabir Singh’s ‘flawed’ character: There needs to be a certain kind of redemption
Taapse Pannu starrer ‘Thappad’ trailer was released today and it showcased a hard hitting take on violence in relationship. As the protagonist who fac
Coronavirus: Amazon, Microsoft Employ Thousands of China-Born Employees
The huge population of China-born professionals in the United State is prompting many companies to ask them not to travel to China.
Jackson Laboratory announces research affiliation, publishes new papers on genes and microbiome
January has been an exciting month at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). With this surplus of news, we wanted to share three major stories from the past week:
Microsoft to shut down Microsoft Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
Microsoft will shut down the Microsoft Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps this June. As a result, developers have to look at different sources of income and other ways to monetize their apps.
Coronavirus grown in lab outside China for first time, aiding the search for vaccine
Australian scientists have grown the Wuhan virus in a lab, and that will speed up the search for a vaccine. It also will help scientists understand how the virus is transmitted from person to person.
CERN: We're ditching Facebook Workplace. Here's why
CERN is to demand that Facebook removes all its content from Workplace by January 31.
Blue State Blues: Democrats' Case Against Trump Is Built on 5 Misquotes
After two marathon question-and-answer sessions, it became clear Democrats' case against Trump is essentially based on five misquotes.
Apple’s next iPhone will have a Touch ID button − on its side
Apple’s next iPhone will have something no other iPhone has had before − drum roll, please − a side-mounted Touch ID button.
Hyperledger Foundation Introduces Second Software Release of its Open-Source DLT Platform, Hyperledger Fabric
The Hyperledger Foundation has introduced the second software release of its open-source distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform, known as Hyperledger Fabr
Domino's wants software development classed as a manufacturing industry
Warns Australian tech job market is getting dysfunctional, again.
Apple Wants to Standardize SMS One -Time Passcodes Format for Enhanced Security
Apple's WebKit engineers have proposed a new standardized SMS One-Time Passcodes for enhanced security through two methods.
Africa pushes ahead on the world’s largest free-trade zone
The African Union is backing the Africa Continental Free Trade Area.
Purported Samsung Galaxy A41 Geekbench listing with Helio P65 and 4 GB RAM spotted
The purported Samsung Galaxy A41 with model number SM-A415F has appeared on Geekbench. The appearance of Samsung Galaxy A41 on the benchmarking platform today hints at Samsung’s plan of expanding its 2020 Galaxy A-series. Last year, Samsung’s Galaxy A-line was a huge success and the company would certainly want to cash on it with newer …
Researchers build a robot hand that cools itself with sweaty fingers
The sweaty fingers proved extremely effective, and could pave the way for self-sliming robot slugs in the future.
Tomi Lahren: Why we need more men like Patrick Mahomes
In the run-up to Super Bowl LIV, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is winning accolades for the work that he does off the football field.
Vulkan is coming to Raspberry Pi: first triangle
We have some news to share on the graphics front...we have started work on a much requested feature: an open-source Vulkan driver!
Truck has 480,000 lumen light panel installed on it
RCtestflight on YouTube was dissastisfied with only being able to light up entire mountainsides from four kilometers away, so replaced the enormous array of LED lamps atop his truck with ones inclu…
EU turns page on Brexit and moves on to trade talks
A resolute European Union sought Friday to turn the page on Brexit and move on to negotiating a looser, less favourable trading relationship with its departing British partner.
Japanese billionaire cancels search for girlfriend to take on SpaceX trip
Back in 2018, Maezawa, who founded Japanese online clothing retailer Zozotown, had been named as the first passenger on Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket flight around the moon, which is scheduled to take place in 2023. His original idea was to…
Apple unveils revamped map app to challenge Google
Apple on Thursday said it has finished rolling out an overhauled map app in the US in another attempt to challenge Google's popular smartphone navigation software.
Sports tech company Kitman scores with first acquisition
Irish start-up snaps up The Sports Office to boost its offerings to professional teams
Passenger service still active despite technical hitch - Deputy Railway Director
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Canberrans can now grow and smoke cannabis, though some questions remain unanswered
Canberrans can now grow dope, keep a small amount of the drug at home and smoke it without fear of committing a criminal offence … kind of. Friday marks Canberrans can now grow dope, keep a small amount of the drug at home and smoke it without fear of committing a criminal offence … kind of.
IT teams of EC and Political Parties to meet
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Facebook fights spread of coronavirus misinformation
As misinformation about the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, Facebook has announced several countermeasures. This is the new reality.
"I used to say I was heartbroken. I now know what that really means"
The father of Carla, Darragh and Conor McGinley has said the family will be "forever heartbroken"...
Gavin and Stacey star says there are no plans for another Gavin and Stacey special
Rob Brydon who played Uncle Bryn on the show has said there are absolutely no plans for a follow up to the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk won’t do any homework on Danny Ings
The two former team-mates will lock horns this weekend when they meet in the Premier League.Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has told the Daily Mail that he knows exactly what he will be up against this weekend when he faces Danny Ings.
Apple Maps overhauled but will be available to US users for now
The modern smartphone user has gotten so used to navigating around using a map software that it's not wrong to say some are hopeless without one. Recently, Apple saw fit to release a newly redesigned Maps software for all iOS users in the United States.
Microsoft is shutting down Microsoft Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
Microsoft has long been said to have written off their UWP app platform, with advocates often denying the obvious. Today’s news that Microsoft is shutting down the Microsoft Ad Monetization platform for Windows UWP apps in 5 months may, however, convince more. On MSDN Microsoft announced that they are shutting down the Microsoft Ad Monetization …
DepEd to work closely with DOH on nCoV
Following the first confirmed case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday expressed readiness to “contribute to the overall Philippine government efforts for the management of this public health situation.”
Coronavirus forcing Google, Apple to take precautionary measures
Silicon Valley is bracing for the coronavirus outbreak to impact its bottom line as Google closed its offices in China and Apple.
Want to make college more equitable? Start with the board
Most students are familiar with their university's chancellor or president. But what about the people who make up their school's board of trustees?
Microsoft to block crapware downloads in its Edge browser
Annoying apps with ads, notification spam, or crypto miners are getting blocked
Economic Survey: Free medicines not really free for most patients
More than 60% of the patients are still forced to pay for some of the medicines they receive
Save a massive 97% on the Computer Science Bundle
The 11-part Complete Computer Science Bundle is worth over $1,000, but right now it’s on offer for just $39 from Tech Deals.
A future Apple Pencil could give your fingers haptic feedback − without ruining your work
Apple is looking at using equal forces that simultaneously push in opposite directions across the width of the stylus, without directly opposing each other.
Phoenix couple nabbed with drugs, gold AK47 granted bail
Phoenix couple Claude Mariah,35, his wife Celestine,37, and Dean Dhanny, 27, were released on R5000 bail each.
Jennifer Doudna, Crispr scientist, on the ethics of editing humans
Her gene-editing tool could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?
TSMC says business as usual; Facebook acts on coronavirus hoaxes
Apple A-series chip supplier TSMC has said that production in its Chinese facilities remains on track despite the coronavirus outbreak impacting output ...
10 best smartwatches for iPhone users: Apple Watch alternatives
If you're an iPhone owner and you're hunting for a smartwatch the Apple Watch is naturally the perfect choice – but it costs a lot and the battery life is terrible. If that bothers you, there are plenty of alternatives. There's a whole host of iPhone-compatible smartwatches on the market with features that Apple's devices…
‘I've no problem with someone not liking a commentator. But don’t say I don’t like that woman commentator’
With the women’s and men’s Six Nations championships set to start this weekend, The42 speaks to four female broadcasters who will cover the events.
Knife Angel to come to Wolverhampton on April 1
The Knife Angel will visit Wolverhampton for a month from April 1.
Vennart take aim at online trolls with new single Dick Privilege
Mike Vennart reveals his inspiration for the new track came after “incurring the wrath of the far right” over the festive period
Microsoft Finally Fixes Windows 10 1909 File Explorer Issues With KB4532695
Microsoft Finally Fixes Windows 10 1909 File Explorer Issues with Latest Update (KB4532695) That Froze Search Bar Experience for Some Users.
These 3 Numbers Explain Why Amazon Is Dominating Everything Right Now
Amazon's best-ever quarter is about these three things.
Huawei is not looking back to using Google (but still leaving the door open)
Yes, the trade war is still on-going which unfortunately placed Huawei in an awkward situation. Starting from the Mate 30 series onward, they won't be able to use any Google mobile services (GMS) but according to new insights from Fred Wangfei, a Huawei executive, he said that the company probably won't return to using GMS even if the ban is lifted by the US government.
Nokia’s next flagship rumoured to have a feature we want on the iPhone 12
Nokia is testing an under-display selfie camera, according to a new un-unconfirmed leak. A Tweet has suggested that the new camera was currently in testing.
Microsoft launches Xbox bug bounty program with rewards of $20,000 or more
Gamers, security researchers, and everyone else can report security vulnerabilities
Huawei phones will never use Google Mobile Services again, according to exec
According to a Huawei executive, even if the Google app ban is lifted the company still won't use them on its phones.
German fund acquires planned office space on former PJ Carroll’s site
Deal sees Union Investment forward fund property which US group Hines is developing
Google is trying to steal Amazon's protesting employees
The irony of the whole situation was that Google is also in the middle of a crackdown on labor activism
Facebook and Google are fighting coronavirus misinformation
Google and Facebook are attempting to stay ahead of coronavirus conspiracy theories and fake cures.
Facebook and Instagram to remove coronavirus misinformation
Including claims about false cures or prevention
GMC could have used Jeep's prized grille design on its born-again Hummer
The GMC Hummer EV due out in 2021 could have launched with the seven-slot grille design prized by Jeep. The two off-road experts have a common heritage.
India must focus on network products to export like China: Economic Survey
Among the major Asian countries, India and Indonesia are the only ones with a trade deficit in such products
Zameen.com synergises data, technology and expertise to reboot Pakistan's property sector
The game-changing tool Property Bank aims to make unaddressed property listings approachable
iPhone SE 2 Plus could have a new style of fingerprint scanner
The iPhone SE 2 Plus could have an all-screen LCD display and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy A41 spotted on Geekbench with a MediaTek processor
Samsung Galaxy A41 spotted on Geekbench with a MediaTek processor. It will arrive with a MediaTek Helio P65 processor and 4G of RAM.
Zuckerberg says he doesn’t need Facebook to be liked. That’s new
Mark Zuckerberg used to want everyone to like Facebook Inc. Now, he doesn’t care anymore.
Gerrard warns against comparing Rangers new recruit to Barca icon father
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has urged the club's faithful not to expect new signing Ianis Hagi to hit the heights of his father. The Romania international is the son of former Real Madrid and Barcelona icon Gheorghe.
Facebook working to curb fake cures on coronavirus outbreak, misinformation
Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus
Apple's impressive earnings, promising patents, and new acquisitions on the AppleInsider Podcast
Victor and William discuss the unexpectedly impressive Apple Q1 2020 earnings call, what happens when Apple acquires a company, and what a future iPad may be able to do with William's handwriting.
Nvidia GeForce Now could be priced to smash Google Stadia
There’s a lot of competition in the cloud gaming field, so Nvidia is apparently going for the throat on pricing.
There's big changes on the way to Overwatch with new hero pools and experimental cards
Blizzard has been listening to player feedback and are going to introduce experimental cards and hero pools into Overwatch in a few weeks, in a bid to improve balancing and meta, and to avoid player stagnation.
Facebook will Remove Misleading Information about the Coronavirus from its Platform
Content with false information from worldwide organizations will be deleted. The company announced today that it will remove all the misleading information about the rapidly spreading coronavirus in China and other countries, BTA reported.
Microsoft NieRly Stopped Platinum from Developing on PS4
Xbox was looking to buy Japanese dev
4.5 Years Later and Microsoft Reportedly Hits Its Goal of 1 Billion Windows 10 Devices
4.5 Years Later and Microsoft Reportedly Hits Its Goal of Powering 1 Billion Windows 10 Devices, the Company's Italian Website Confirms.
Tripadvisor reveals new logo ahead of year-long identity refresh
Mother Design New York has begun a visual update for the advice-sharing website, starting with a simplified logo and "subtle" name change.
iPhone and Android users are getting 117 new emoji in 2020
New year. New emoji.
La Liga brings its free OTT platform to Samsung smart TVs worldwide
Soccer fans and Samsung smart TV owners are in for a treat. Samsung has entered a new partnership with the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional, known as La Liga for short, and through this deal, the
Mummies of ancient Egyptian priests found with thousands of afterlife 'servants'
Researchers from Egypt’s antiquities ministry discovered the mummies, which are believed to date back to at least 332 BC
Secret Oops makes its AR debut on Apple Arcade
Secret Oops from game studio MixedBag is the latest augmented reality mobile game to debut on Apple Arcade starting today.
This hilarious Half-Life mod “horribly” mistranslates everything through Google
"The result is a wacky, distorted, hilarious version of the FPS we all love"
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online
Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.
Solskjaer does not expect deadline-day arrivals, makes Bruno promise
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect Manchester United to do any deadline-day business.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Android 10 update officially confirmed, timeframe not disclosed yet
Chinese electronics conglomerate Xiaomi had announced the Android 10-based MIUI update for the Xiaomi Mi A2 earlier last month. The same has now been confirmed for the Mi A2 Lite this week. However, the confirmation has arrived after disgruntled users filed a petition for not receiving Android 10 update on Change.org. Xiaomi had earlier mentioned …
Google open-sources the tools needed to make 2FA security keys
The project supports FIDO U2F and FIDO2 standards.
Most Read articles – Intel process, Quantum annealing, Magnetic components
Let’s look once again at the five most read articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, via the stats of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading this last seven days.
3 exciting ASX small cap tech shares on my watchlist
Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) and two other ASX small cap tech shares could be great long term investments...
Facebook to remove posts promoting fake coronavirus cures
It will also block hashtags on Instagram that peddle false information.
How to delete your Google location history
Google collects and stores all your location information by default. Here's how to clear everything it has already, and ensure it's turned off for good.
TUCP urges DOH to provide workers with free face masks
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has urged the Department of Health (DOH) to provide workers with free standardized face masks.
Exclusive: Expercom Offers MacRumors Readers Best Prices on Custom 16-Inch MacBook Pros (Up to $409 Off), Apple TV 4K, and Apple Watch Series 5
MacRumors readers have a chance to save up to $409 on a collection of custom configuration 16-inch MacBook Pro models this week, thanks to our...
TUCP urges DOH to provide workers with free face masks
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has urged the Department of Health (DOH) to provide workers with free standardized face masks.
Iya Villania is pregnant with baby number 3
Primo and Leon are getting a new sibling!
Official Microsoft site claims 1 billion Windows 10 users
2 years later than predicted, Microsoft may have finally reached its goal of 1 billion Windows 10 users. The number was claimed on an official Microsoft site offering free wallpaper for loyal users. The site is in Italian and auto-translated, which explains the strange layout, but can be seen in the original Italian here. Microsoft …
Google launches 'SOS Alert' for coronavirus in search results to provide users with tips and information from the World Health Organisation on how to stay safe
Google has launched an SOS Alert for the coronavirus that makes information about the virus from the World Health Organisation easily accessible at the top of search results.
ET View: Economic Survey revives an old tale about Microsoft
Microsoft has come a long way since then and even became the worlds most valued company. The Survey does not hold out a happy story.
Facebook to remove posts promoting fake coronavirus cures
It will also block hashtags on Instagram that peddle false information.
Apple Maps Completely Revamped In Latest Update
Apple has announced that it is rolling out a major upgrade to its iOS navigation app, Apple Maps. The new update will add a revamped map design as well as
Divided Britons bemoan and celebrate Brexit on social media
It’s Brexit day and Britons on both side of the divide are taking to social media to tell the world how they feel.
Microsoft could finally be working on a Surface Book 3
News from Microsoft isn't all that rare but when it comes to laptops, the company has been more focused on churning out other devices like the new Surface Pro X. We haven't seen a new Surface Book in almost two years but a new rumour hints that we're finally getting some updates on a potential new Surface Book 3.
There’s no New Content on Apple TV+. Again.
Apple TV+ rolls out episodes pf its big shows on a weekly, which is fine... until there is not new content for two weeks.
Solskjaer does not expect any deadline day arrivals amid King rumours
Eddie Howe did not rule out an exit for King.
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online
Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus.
Augmented Reality Party Game 'Secret Oops!' Lands on Apple Arcade
"Secret Oops!" by Italian developer MixedBag is this week's addition to Apple Arcade across the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. ...
The best free iPhone apps of 2020
TechRadar wants you to have the best apps going – so here's our regularly updated list of the top free iPhone apps around.
Zidane not considering Bale exit on transfer deadline day
MADRID, Jan 31 — Zinedine Zidane has said he is “not contemplating” Gareth Bale leaving Real Madrid today before the end of the January transfer window. Bale came close to joining Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning last summer and English newspaper the Times reported today the Welshman...
Users can now delete information passed to Facebook by other companies
Facebook users can now see, and delete, information passed by other companies to the social media...
WEEKEND GUIDE: 4 new shows and 2 new movies to watch this weekend
It's the weekend, and February is finally here. Settle into the new month with these great new TV shows and movies.
Google sets up SOS alert for Coronavirus: Here’s what it means
Google has also launched an SOS alert for the Coronavirus, which will make it easier to people to get official information on the topic.
Games with Gold: Fable Heroes and TT Isle of Man are now free
Games with Gold program has returned with another two games in tow for Xbox Live Gold members. TT Isle of Man for the Xbox One and Fable Heroes for Xbox 360 can now be claimed for free.
E3 2020 is going to “shake things up” with its new partnerships
This year, E3’s daddy the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) say that they’ll be reinvigorating the event with their new partnerships.
Microsoft is pulling the plug on its ad service for Universal Windows Platform apps (another nail in the coffin)
Universal Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps probably seemed like when Microsoft unveiled the idea in 2014. Basically UWP apps are the Windows 10 follow-up to the “Metro” apps designed for Windows 8 and distributed via the Microsoft Store, the idea was to create a class of apps that could run across a range of devices […]
Peperami Tries to be Edgy by Offering Free Meat Tubes Outside Popular Vegan Hangouts
Today is the last day of Veganuary, that pretend month-long holiday where some people will try to go vegan and see how long they can last without eating meat, cheese, or something else like that. Obviously the hope is some people will find that it's super easy, and adopt the vegan lifestyle full time, or at least until the call for ice cream becomes unavoidable.
Samsung Galaxy S9 update with One UI 2 and Android 10 starts rolling out (Update: US Cellular and more countries)
Despite updates to Samsung's roadmap indicating that Android 10 for the Galaxy S9 and S9+ might be further out than expected, the company has just started
9to5Mac Daily: January 31, 2020 – Apple Maps redesign, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by MacStadium: Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC, or get started with MacStadium’s new Orka […]
Buy a new AMD graphics card and get Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Resident Evil 3 and more for free
A rather tasty selection of games for your new hardware.
Economic Survey sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia, created and edited by volunteers around the world and hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation
Sunlit uplands? Forecast offers bright outlook for UK’s first post-Brexit day
Following a tumultuous three-and-a-half-years, even the February 1 weather forecast is split along Leave-Remain lines.
Apple sale at Best Buy: Buy an Apple Watch and save $50 on Powerbeats Pro
Best Buy's Apple sale gives you a $50 price cut on the Powerbeats Pro when you purchase and Apple Watch.
Iowa Dems aim to reach more voters with satellite caucuses all over world
For the first time ever, the Democratic Party of Iowa is holding satellite caucus locations all over the world for registered Iowa voters who will be out out-of-state on Feb. 3, when the state kicks off the 2020 presidential nominating season.
Google says govt needs to allay fears before mandating sharing of non-personal data
Chetan Krishnaswamy, director of public policy at Google, said there were concerns around intellectual property rights, possible de-anonymisation of personal data, legal liabilities and a lack of safeguards. He made these comments at a panel discussion at ITechLaw conference in Bengaluru on Friday.
Microsoft Scrubs References To Surface Hub 2X, Official Launch Now In Doubt
Microsoft has now delayed the Surface Hub 2X according to people claiming to be familiar with its plans.
Thiem ready to take on the ‘king’ again
Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev to set up a final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.
These Bluetooth earphones deliver 3 hours of wireless playback
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Here's why most Mac users will probably want to skip VirtualBox
Open-source VirtualBox isn't for most people. However, it has just enough perks that open it up to consideration.
Marc McNulty is wanted by Hibernian manager Jack Ross - but it is not straightforward
Ex-Sunderland manager Jack Ross has confirmed that he wants to sign Marc McNulty, who is currently on loan with the Black Cats
Thousands of Instagram passwords exposed online after follower-boosting app Social Captain is found to be storing them online them in plain text
Instagram users that signed up to the Social Captain site to boost their numbers had to link their accounts and a weakness in the site
Thiem ready to take on the ‘king’ again
Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev to set up a final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.
Takeaway fined for 'lamb' curry which was actually more than half beef
Pasta & Papadums in Briton Ferry was brought before the courts
Simple method to work out complicated percentages is blowing people's minds
A reply to a post on Reddit asking 'What's a little-known but obvious fact that will immediately make all of us feel stupid?' has gone viral after sharing a handy maths hack
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Base access changes affect thousands locally, millions nationally
— Department of Defense changes mean that identification cards for dependents of some civilian employees — cards that provide access to military installations — are no longer renewed on expiration.
Men arrested on suspicion of connection with €13m cyber-attack on Malta bank
North’s National Crime Agency boss says ‘large amount’ of proceeds ‘funnelled through bank account in Belfast’
Saline solution kills China coronavirus? Experts refute online rumour
Multiple posts on Weibo, Twitter and Facebook shared in January 2020 claim that a top Chinese respiratory expert has told people to rinse their mouths with salt water solution to prevent infection from a new virus outbreak.
These are the latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV
Apple Arcade launched with over 100 titles in September 2019 and more exclusive titles are being added weekly. Read on for the latest Apple Arcade games.
Emotet malware is back, this time exploiting current coronavirus scare to trick users
Current happenings are often taken advantage of for various purposes but one of the latest is certainly deplorable. Reports of a new malware campaign have surfaced in Japan, using the current fear of the coronavirus to fool users into opening malware-infected email attachments.
Sunlit uplands? Forecast offers bright outlook for UK’s first post-Brexit day
Following a tumultuous three-and-a-half-years, even the February 1 weather forecast is split along Leave-Remain lines.
Thiem ready to take on the ‘king’ again
Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev to set up a final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.
Xbox Insiders get a new simplified Home and more with the latest Xbox One Insider update
All Xbox Insiders are recieving a new update that makes for a more streamlined and simplified Home experience. Changes are being made to Game Pass installation and you can now view images and GIFS in messages.
Economic Survey sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities
The Economic Survey 2019-20 has sourced certain data from Wikipedia, which is not considered as reliable source of information.
Meghan Markle lookalikes cope with lost work post-Megxit
They "respect" Meghan's choice.
January firmware update for Surface Studio 2 brings Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity improvements
Microsoft has pushed the January 2020 firmware update to Surface Studio 2. The firmware update brings some improvement in the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. You can see the official changelog below. Surface Studio 2 Windows Update History Name Device Manager Name Version & Update Notes Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Bluetooth – 15.68.17017.115 Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth …
George Soros: Mark Zuckerberg Should Not Be in Control of Facebook
The social media company is going to get Trump re-elected — because it’s good for business.
Microsoft to shutter its Ad Monetization platform for Universal Windows Platform apps
Microsoft is continuing to try to clear up its muddled UWP messaging and strategy.
2021 Chrysler Pacifica refresh spotted with its new bits covered
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is a fantastic family hauler that is expected to get even better for 2021, with all-wheel drive rumored to be available
Scientist bats for technology domination through IPR
AI and Machine Learning are omnipresent concepts, says R. Chidambaram
Facebook Cracks Down on Coronavirus 'Conspiracy Theories' that 'Local Health Authorities' Don't Like
Facebook recently stated that it will begin removing "misinformation" relating to the coronavirus after the WHO declared the outbreak in China a global health emergency. The misinformation will be identified not only by "leading global health organizations" as well as China's "local health authorities."
Apple wants share this handy iOS 13 feature with Android users
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Apple Providing Free Replacement AirPods Pro Tips Under AppleCare+
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‘They threw me out’ – Unai Emery on Arsenal fans, explains problems which led to sacking
Ex-Gunners boss opens up on exit...
Apple’s AR glasses deserve an Apple Watch-style ‘early access’ launch
Apple's first Watch launched before it was fully baked, but early access helped users and developers learn what worked -- something the AR industry needs.
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G hops on GeekBench database
Samsung‘s Galaxy A-series is presently its top-selling series, thanks to the dynamism which the Korean giant introduced last year. The Galaxy A51 was one of the models released late last year. The brand is about getting a 5G variant as was seen in a recent GeekBench listing. EDITOR’S PICK: Xiaomi’s Aqara officially unveils its range …
UDF firm on its stand on Governor, says Chennithala
Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala has said that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is firm on its demand for recalling Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. He was inaugurating a public m
CJ Stander reveals he joked about Caelan Doris taking Ireland number eight role
Former Ireland Under-20 captain Doris is poised to make his international debut against Scotland.
‘Secret Oops!’ is a new spy party game for Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade has added the secret spy party game "Secret Oops!"
Coronavirus infects the INTERNET: Beware suspicious links about the killer Wuhan virus which hackers are using to hide malware designed to steal personal information
Hackers are using the media coverage of the killer coronavirus that has killed 213 people in China to lure people into accidentally downloading malware.
Samsung Super ISO feature trademarked, coming with the Galaxy S20
Samsung Super ISO name has been trademarked at UK Intellectual Property Office. It probably stands for a new Night Mode feature in the camera app.
IBM's big bet on cloud computing, AI and open source needs to pay off soon
Although IBM has underwhelmed in recent years, outgoing CEO Ginni Rometty may have planted the seeds for future prosperity.
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR) CEO Tim Gokey on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Edings Thibault - Head of Investor Relations Tim Gokey - Chief Executi
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Facebook to remove posts spreading coronavirus conspiracy theories
Facebook plans to take down posts spreading false claims and conspiracy theories about the deadly coronavirus in an unusually aggressive effort to tackle misinformation.
How to Improve Privacy on Android Phones with Steps - Gizchina.com
With data breaches every now then, it is crucial to protect your data. In this guide, we talk about how you can improve your privacy on Android smartphone.
University organises ‘Climate-Smart Innovation’ platform for Agricultural stakeholders
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Hateful messages flood Quebec premier's Facebook page after he supports Muslims
ST-SAUVEUR, Que. — Quebec cabinet ministers are speaking out about a deluge of hateful comments posted to the premier's Facebook page after he published a message in support of the province's Muslim community.
Google app gives daily stock notifications an upgrade w/ watchlist results
Google has given its Android app a useful upgrade for daily stock notifications througha a server-side update that's rolling out on Android.
Here's what developers think of Microsoft cutting UWP ad monetization
Microsoft announced its plans to shut down the Microsoft Ad Monetization platform in June of this year. The announcement led to discussions across the web about UWP's status and future. Here is what developers think of the situation.
Seven Years Ago Today, Sony Dropped Its PS4 Teaser and the Internet Lost Its Mind
The hype was real
[Update: Fixed] Google changes how Play Store changelogs are previewed, resulting in some awkward phrasing
That new Play Store design gave us a Dark Theme that works with the Android 10, but it also brought a strange change to the changelog previews.
LifeLabs data breach update
New evidence shows 4.7 million people in B.C. may have had their privacy breached following a hack at LifeLabs.
Vine successor Byte will share all its ad revenue to lure early creators
It wants to recreate Vine by rewarding bigger stars.
Microsoft is shutting down its Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
Microsoft is going to be shutting down its Ad Monetization platform on June 1, the company announced. UWP developers are going to have to find a new way to monetize their free apps.
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online
Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus.
Economic Survey 2019-20 sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities
The Economic Survey 2019-20 has sourced certain data from Wikipedia, which is not considered as reliable source of information.Besides Wikipedia, the Survey has also relied on data from other private
10 ads to watch for on Super Bowl Sunday
This year’s Super Bowl won't be a politics-free zone, as both President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will air campaign ads during the game.
How to connect your laptop to a monitor
Hooking up a monitor to your laptop gives you more desktop space for apps or simply a bigger display to work on when you're at a desk. We show you how to make it work.
Facebook, Google and Twitter take steps to control the spread of misinformation around Coronavirus
Coronavirus has taken the world by storm and countries have been scrambling to control the virus. The social media has seen a surge in misinformation
If You’re Hiding These 7 Things From Them, They Aren’t Your Forever Person
If you’re with your forever person, you should feel comfortable telling them the truth, even when it’s complicated.
Jose Mourinho asked about rivalry with Man City's Pep Guardiola
Jose Mourinho locks horns with Pep Guardiola on Sunday when Tottenham host Manchester City in the Premier League.
Rangers still working on striker signing
With Jermain Defoe out for up to five weeks with a calf injury, Gers are reportedly trying to seal a loan bid for Burnley forward Matej Vydra.
Economic Survey sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities
The Survey is also marked by quotes from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Rig Veda, Adam Smith's 'An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations', Kautilya's Arthashastra, and Tamil saint and philosopher Thiruvalluvar's treatise The Thirukural.
CCTS begins administering CRTC’s new Internet Code today
The CCTS now officially administers the new CRTC-issued Internet Code, which was released in July 2019.
Here's another code for free Pokemon Sword and Shield items as the Wild Area events shift again
Out with the old, in with the new. Game Freak has been cycling new micro-Pokemon Sword and Shield events for the past few months, and another one is upon us. This one is a slight change in Wild Area sightings, accompanied by anoth...
Everspace 2 features new drones, interface improvements, and more
A few months ago, Rockfish Games announced that it was working on an open-world space shooter. You may remember the team from the excellent Everspace. The game already has received a number of improvements.
Missing Edinburgh schoolboy sparks major police search
Nobody has seen 15-year-old Jay Begbie since Tuesday evening.
Jose Mourinho: 'I'm not expecting us to sign a new striker'
Links with Olivier Giroud, Krzysztof Piatek and Willian Jose came to nothing.
Google reaching out to D.C. policy experts with explainer tech summits
In today's regulatory climate, Big Tech is increasingly engaging with governments and other influential groups. A Google tech policy summit...
Hyderabad Police permits Pro-CAA meeting on February 2, but with restrictions
In his order, the additional commissioner of Police(Law and Order), Hyderabad, DS Chauhan said, "the gathering must no exceed 3000 participants and that no one shall burst crackers, carry lathis or sticks, or carry provocative banners/placards hurting sentiments of other community or religion."
Google's Next Chrome Update May Cause 'Modest Breakage' To The Internet
Version 80 of Chrome is coming to the stable channel of the browser, and with it, a change in the way cookies are handled. As the cookies crumble, it turns out, so does the Internet, with Google saying it hopes that it will cause only "a modest amount of breakage" to websites....
Facebook to remove false contents on coronavirus
Facebook, US social media platform, says it will start removing false contents aimed at misinforming people about the spread of coronavirus.
Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look
The internet giant, which some lawmakers and regulators say has grown too powerful, tweaked the way it displayed ads on search results. It did not go over well.
Intel Corp’s legal compliance counsel joins software firm Splunk
Basu started her career as an associate attorney at Ramfry & Sagar and then moved to K&S Partners. In the year 2008, she had joined countrys largest pure-play consumer company Hindustan Unilever as legal a manager from where she moved to GE HealthCare as legal counsel for South Asia in the year 2010.
Netflix users spent 2 billion hours watching Adam Sandler, so he’s getting 4 more movies
A new deal means new comedy
Munich-based SimScale closes €27 million to expand pioneering cloud-based 3D simulation software
German startup SimScale, one of world’s first production-ready cloud-based softwares for simulation, today announced that it has closed €27 million in Series C funding. Global venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners led the round, with participation from existing investors: Earlybird, Union Square Ventures, June Fund, Vito Ventures, Bayern Kapital, and High-Tech Gründerfonds.
Massive queues on Royal Mint site for new Brexit coins
Coin collectors are queuing in their thousands to get hold of the Brexit coin
Meet Meena, Google's new chatbot that interacts like humans
Google has claimed that Meena is better than any voice assistants right now
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Manchester United: What to expect on transfer deadline day
Manchester United could yet conduct more deals in the January transfer window with their pursuit of a striker still ongoing. Here's what to expect. It is t...
Microsoft Launches Xbox Bug Bounty Program Paying Out Up To $20,000
Eligible submissions that have a clear and concise proof of concept are eligible for rewards up to $20,000.
Google launches SOS Alerts for coronavirus
The search engine giant has also donated a sum of 250,000 dollars -- through its charitable arm Google.org -- to the Chinese branch of Red Cross to aid the coronavirus relief work
Internet Users Talk About Their Bosses Whose Middle Names are Greed and Arrogance
Relationships between employers and employees are traditionally considered complicated. For some unknown reason, employers sincerely believe that employees are: obligated to work 24/7 for a tiny salary, work overtime without extra pay, do tasks that are outside of their actual duties, and generally be thankful for having a great opportunity to be working at “such a serious and respectable company.”
‘Thappad’ trailer reaction: Netizens slam ‘Kabir Singh’ while others say that it’s giving free publicity to Taapsee Pannu starrer
After leaving everyone stunned with her performances, actress Taapsee Pannu is back with yet another winner. The trailer of her film ‘Thappad’ has bee
How analytics can help expand market share and generate revenue
Fintech players have captured the marketplace with efficient customer experience and proven that mass-market growth is achievable, without branches and with mobile-based applications. What sets new financial entrants apart is that they are adaptable and can provide customers with financial advice in a way that suits them.
Google releases OpenSK, an open-source 2FA security key platform
Google has released OpenSK, an open-source 2FA security key platform that you can flash on your own Nordic chip device. Check it out here!
Redmi Band moniker & features spotted on Xiaomi Wear app’s source code
Xiaomi‘s fitness band has always been known for its cheap pricing, solid build and good performance. Since the Mi Band 4 was released, the units have sold massively. A survey of wearable devices in China by IDC for Q3 2019 had revealed that Xiaomi’s wearables command 25% of the market. Of course, most of the …
Microsoft Offers $20,000 Bug Bounty for Xbox Live
Microsoft has just launched a brand new bug bounty offering $20,000 to people who can find major security flaws in Xbox Live.
Indiabulls Real Estate to merge certain Embassy Property projects with self
Embassy is in discussions with financial investors such as The Blackstone Group Inc. and others to raise up to $200 million before the said merger. This equity investment of $200 million will bring significant cash in the merged entity for expanding its business operations.
Apple engineers propose a way to make using two-factor texts easier
The proposed standard would help users avoid phishing scams.
Brexit day: All change on January 31?
At the stroke of midnight, the UK enters into an 11-month transition period
Inject Microsoft Flight Simulator Into My Veins, Thanks
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Apple Maps gets major visual overhaul in fight against Google Maps
Apple Maps is getting a major update to show a lot more visual information, with some accuracy upgrades too.
Facebook walks back digital currency project Libra
Libra, Facebook’s digital currency initiative, has been faltering since late last year as partners started backing out after regulators opposed the plan. In a post-earnings conference call this week, Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said work on the Libra initiative is being handled by the Libra Foundation, stressing the separation between the foundation and the social…
Windows 10 Allegedly Crosses 1 Billion Active Installs Globally
When we last visited Windows 10 adoption numbers, the company reported 900 million active installations in September 2019.
Four matches to watch this weekend - Premium Times Nigeria
Enyimba missed the chance to seal the qualification for the next round in the CAF Confederations Cup with the 1-1 result against Hassania Agadir