Sci-tech
IOS 11 control won't turn off WiFi or Bluetooth completely
Over the last few days, I've been digging through all of iOS 11's features , looking at how they work, and wondering what will happen if I use them in different ways. It took Apple a while, but the Camera app now scans QR codes. Another benefit of using the Camera with iOS 11 is support for AR. Issues ranging from slow download speeds to frozen devices often plague the first version of new ... [Full Article...]
Zuckerberg says Facebook can't catch everything
Congressmen have been calling for companies like Facebook and Twitter to share more information on Russian interference. The company said it will not make the ads in question public, citing federal law that "places strict limitations on the disclosure of account information", Schrage wrote. [Full Article...]
To update or not to update, that's the question for Apple users
It is believed that around 180,000 apps will no longer function as a result of the iOS 11 rollout, or eight per cent of all iPhone apps, according to Sensor Tower. No longer will you need to download a third-party app to screen various QR readers. You can follow this process on Windows or Mac systems easily. [Full Article...]
Facebook bans Rohingya militant group
The Myanmar government does not use the word "Rohingya" and does not recognize them as an official race, which means that they have not been given citizenship and which means that Rohingya has become a countryless way. "We are carefully reviewing content against our Community Standards and, when alerted to errors, quickly resolving them and working to prevent them from happening again". [Full Article...]
Here's how much each iPhone X might cost Apple to build
If you don't stare at the phone, it won't unlock. You can find out more details about the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus over at Vodafone at the link below. The feature is called "Trusted Face" and the idea is exactly the same as the iPhone X Face ID . [Full Article...]
Brinton to open doors for Museum Day Live!
Museums across the nation will emulate the Smithsonian Institution's Washington, DC-based facilities, which offer free admission every day. "Being involved with Museum Day Live! ever since its very beginning has become an important tradition for The Brinton Museum", said Barbara Schuster, museum staff responsible for marketing and development. [Full Article...]
The Russians will pay for the smartphone Meizu M6 two prices
We don't know when it will launch in India. Apart from the new design, there are only a few upgrades made in terms of the specification of the device. The... It will be available in Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Matte Black, and Electric Blue color options. The mBack button actually serves as a physical home key, capacitive back button, and also a fingerprint scanner. [Full Article...]
Xbox boss Phil Spencer becomes executive vice president of gaming at Microsoft
The organisational change is effective immediately, and followed an announcement from Mr Nadella to Microsoft's employees. Whether this means that Spencer now has greater leeway and freedom to chart Xbox's course - or that he must adhere even more closely to company lines - is something that remains to be seen. [Full Article...]
Moto Z gets Android 8.0 Oreo via Lineage OS 15
It offers exceptional coverage by intelligently switching among the networks of Sprint, T-Mobile, and U.S. Cellular. Google's Project Fi is ready to expand beyond just serving Google-backed smartphones . Although the new version is pretty much the same as a regular Moto X4 , the Android One variant lacks most of the customisations present in the standard version as well as Alexa voice as... [Full Article...]
Takeaways from the Lions HUGE win over the Giants on MNF
They aren't fatal to their goals for the year, but if the team doesn't learn from them, they will be. When the offense stagnated in the second half, the team needed a someone to make a play and ice the game. Defensively, Detroit picked Carson Palmer off three times , but that's what Carson Palmer does. "It's five guys. We can help him out", Pugh said in defense of Flowers during an impassio... [Full Article...]
Apple acknowledges Apple Watch Series 3 has LTE connectivity issues
Fowler for The Wall Street Journal . "Then, realizing the battery is down to 8% and that cellular isn't connecting, he ducks under a desk to find a power outlet and futz with the settings". "I've barely touched on the advantages the new watchOS 4 software brings, with its much-improved interface, News app, improved Music app and more". [Full Article...]
PM urges OIC to show unity over Rohingya crisis
LG launches Q6+ for Rs 17990 in India
Q6+ model will be available in two color options - Astro Black and Ice Platinum. We say hefty because the earlier Rs 14,999 price tag itself was asking for a bit too much, considering the entry-level specifications LG had squished into this mid-range smartphone. [Full Article...]
Uber investigating Asia operations amid federal probe
The revelation comes as Uber has embarked on a review of its Asia operations and notified United States officials about payments made by staff in Indonesia, sources told the financial news portal. MaGIC said "we strongly refute involvement in any quid-pro-quo arrangements". Uber is said to have fired this employee, after the transactions appeared his expenses report. [Full Article...]
Apple iPhone 8 Plus review
An infrared light illuminates your face, and a projector projects an array of infrared dots at it. It's clearly not a topic that Cook was unprepared to face, as he doubled-down on the argument that you're paying for convergence. This screen dominates the front of the phone and it's going to be one of the iPhone X features you'll love the most. Apple's decision to go with a new lens pays ... [Full Article...]
Nest reveals alarm system and smart doorbell
The Nest Secure system also integrates with the company's other products, including its existing Nest Cam security system, to control the whole system straight from your app. To round out its home-security offerings, Nest also debuted a home-alarm system kit called Nest Secure , taking on established providers such as ADT Corp. [Full Article...]
LTE Apple Watch Has Problems, And We're Just Finding Out
But we're just finding out that there could be issues with connectivity. If you haven't ordered one yet, it's probably best to hold off, or opt for the non-cellular version, which includes the other Series 3 benefits like a faster processor and barometric altimeter. [Full Article...]
Mitsubishi to unveil e-Evolution concept at Tokyo Motor Show
Mitsubishi called the concept a "beacon" of renewed ambition for the company, which was bought a year ago by rival Nissan Motor Co. after being enveloped in a faked fuel economy scandal. It'll be electrically-driven, for one thing, while Mitsubishi is promising four-wheel drive and "advanced artificial intelligence technology" will feature - although what this last aspect will comprise is being ... [Full Article...]
Apple CEO Tim Cook says iPhone AR update is 'a profound day'
While production delays tend to be commonplace with any new iPhone release, the delay associated with the iPhone X is somewhat unprecedented. The new device comes with a new all-screen design. Cook nodded and answered in the affirmative, seemingly prepared for the question. "Our objective is not big revenues, our objective is to make the best product that enriches people's lives. [Full Article...]
Dow, S&P 500 close at new records in NY
The S&P 500 index advanced about 3 points, or 0.2%, to 2,503. Markets in greater China were steady in early trade, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index off 0.05%.The Shanghai Composite declined 0.13% and the Shenzhen Composite traded 0.08% above the flat line. [Full Article...]