IT Amazon Prime service tops 100 million paid subscribers That day also set a sales record for the e-commerce giant. Prime subscribers are known to be more lucrative to Amazon, estimated to spend twice as much money every year than non-members, according to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners. Telegram messenger app blocked in Russian Federation However, he refused to abide by "laws incompatible with Telegram privacy policy", Durov wrote on his VKontakte (VK) page in late June. The FSB has said it needs access to some messages for security reasons, including countering terrorist activity. Catalan ex-leader Carles Puigdemont plans return to Belgium But in a blow to the Spanish probe, a northern German state court ruled Thursday that the lack of violence in the Catalan independence bid meant that Puigdemont can't be punished for rebellion under German law. "We feel that comments on judges' decisions at this point are not appropriate", he told reporters in the southern Spanish city of Seville. Meanwhile, his foreign minister, Alfonso Dastis, criticized comments from German Justice Minister Katarina Barley to newspaper Sueddeutsche , in ... Amazon Alexa's new feature turns Echo speakers into an intercom connection You can also view motion clips when people enter and exit your home. Amazon has joined forces with Lancashire police to create flash briefings with news and information. Some of the new features include full touch screen keyless entry for added security and contemporary new styles to fit the aesthetic of any door. In-home delivery in the 37 cities and surrounding areas where it's already happening will pursue as it presently it. Minnesota Duluth beats Ohio State in NCAA semifinals Paul, Minn. Ohio State pulled Sean Romeo with 2:05 to play, Air Force yanked its goalie with 1:42 to go. "I only have to make 3-4 key saves against a quality opponent and that's my job", Shepard said, sitting back in his stall after a postgame stretch with a wad of gum in his mouth and a towel around his neck. Is Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Invest-able with a Beta of 1.07? Smith Chas P & Associates Pa Cpas who had been investing in Kinder Morgan Inc Com for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $33.22B market cap company. As per Tuesday, January 2, the company rating was maintained by KeyBanc Capital Markets. The firm has "Outperform" rating by Wells Fargo given on Monday, March 20. Snapchat adds 'Group Video Chat' feature and friend tagging in stories Tap the video icon to start a live group video chat, or tap on the phone icon for a voice call. With group chat, the app expands its functionality and gives users another way to communicate privately. After you tag the person to your snap, other users viewing the video will be able to swipe up to instantly add them or watch their public videos. If you're tagged in a Snap, you'll receive a notification Snapchat's chat section that you've been mentioned in a Story. Diving for Easter eggs Kids weren't the only ones getting in on the egg hunting fun over the weekend.Over 60 dogs came out to Krug Park Saturday morning for the 12th annual Paws Only Egg Hunt. "I'm glad to be here", she said. It was one of several Easter egg hunts in the Ramona community from Friday through Sunday afternoon. Schugel said that even past year the hunt had to be relocated due to snow despite an otherwise warm spring. White will 'never' book Ferguson vs Khabib again In addition to Holloway, joining Max on the UFC 223 card are fellow SuckerPunch clients Paul "The Irish Dragon" Felder and Felice "Lil Bulldog" Herrig. "He's the guy that I want to make a fight with, have the right amount of time to promote the fight, have the fight in the right place, so I'm not interested in asking Conor to take the fight". Tottenham project ahead of Chelsea's - Conte For one nanosecond, that is. What time is the kickoff between Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League? We were the toast of Leicester. Asked before the match if Tottenham's "project" is ahead of Chelsea's , Conte replied: "Yes, I think they started before us". "I can not say no but I can not say yes". Google News Initiative kicks off with Subscribe With Google, other efforts Google has been selling search ads to retailers for a long time, and more recently has been forging deeper partnerships as it tries to fulfill its own shopping ambitions. The product, training and research offered as part of the Digital News Initiative will move under the GNI umbrella and the DNI Fund will continue to support innovative projects from European news organisations. Fortnite Grosses $1.5 Million On Invite-Only App In Just 3 Days Merely three days after its initial release on iOS, the game is already topping the charts in many regions, including but not limited to the United States, most of Western Europe, Australia, and is close to cracking the code behind the #1 spot of Japan and many other regional app stores. Mario's Taking Over Google Maps in Mississauga! In the meantime, Google Maps and Mario will be here all week in celebration of Mario Kart , with the plumber fist-pumping his way through traffic. This isn't the first time that Nintendo and Google have teamed up like this. That's a name you've undoubtedly heard, whether you're a major Nintendo fanboy or someone who doesn't care much for video games in general. The event was originally teased a few days ago with a peek at some of Mario's famous items , but has now been officially ... Samsung Galaxy S9 beats iPhone X for DisplayMate's best smartphone display title The biggest feature, however, is the Dual Aperture or variable aperture that allows the primary lens to switch between f/1.5 to f/2.4 depending on lighting conditions. While the phone had scored a record-setting 104 in the photos test, it scored 91 in the videography test, with scope for further improvements. Samsung has improved its face unlock feature with a new intelligent scan technology that combines face recognition and iris scan so you can even unlock your Galaxy S9 in low light. IOS iBoot Source Code Was Leaked By Former Apple Engineering Intern The code leaked onto GitHub claims to be designed for iOS 9 but much of it is likely to be found in iOS 11 , making the leak potentially risky to Apple's mobile software. According to Apple's own numbers, 93% of users are running iOS 10 or later - software which also may no longer use the code. Who knows for what version of iOS this was even meant for, and how do we even know if the code is even meant to be on devices that have the latest iOS. Apple Inc. (AAPL) Nears iPhone Financing Deal With Goldman Sachs On newer devices that operate at full battery capacity such as the new iPhone X , iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8 , you won't see a toggle to turn off the throttling feature. Responding to Thune's question, Apple said "Yes, we are exploring this and will update you accordingly". Now comes word via Reuters that Apple, in a subsequent letter to lawmakers, has indicated that they've seen "strong demand" for replacement batteries . Investigators to release details of probe into deadly SC train crash Passenger Derek Pettaway told Sky News he was travelling south from Philadelphia to Orlando in a sleeper cabin when he was awoken by the impact of the crash . CSX controls the dispatching of all trains , including directing the signal systems which control the access to sidings and yards". AMY HELD, BYLINE: Train 91 was headed from NY to Miami when it slammed into the parked freight train in KC, just south of Columbia. Nokia 3310 4G vs Reliance JioPhone: The battle of 'smart' feature phones It's not really clear why Nokia (or rather, HMD Global , which acquired the rights to produce Nokia-branded phones and tablets) chose to start with a 3G version of the 3310; after all, nostalgia for a "simpler" time usually doesn't include achingly slow connectivity . Trump administration mulls nationalizing 5G wireless network The 5G network concept is aimed at addressing what officials see as China's threat to USA cyber security and economic security, Reuters reported on Sunday. The second option is knocked as being more expensive and slower. They also reportedly said that a staffer had simply made this suggestion and that the policy of a centralized 5G network is not imminent and probably won't ever be. James Franco removed from Vanity Fair cover following sexual misconduct allegations Upon the release of the cover , many expressed on Twitter that they thought it looked as though Witherspoon had three legs. "I guess everybody knows now.I have 3 legs". Vanity Fair has since conceded that Oprah's extra hand was a mistake, but said the extra leg was simply the lining from inside Reece's dress. Sonos Competes with Apple's HomePod with Their Two Speakers for $349 Deal Apple says HomePod will be able to turn on the lights, raise the shades, set the desired temperature or make other adjustments and serves as the flawless home hub, enabling remote access and automations. The Sonos One is the latest speaker from the company, and it has Amazon's Alexa abilities built right in. The HomePod will be able to recognize when another speaker is placed in the home. Acer's new $350 Chromebook is the MacBook Air successor we all need Acer Chromebook Spin 11 is a convertible laptop whose screen can be rotated, and it supports touch and stylus input for handwriting and drawing. You'll get plentiful connectivity with the box including a USB Type-C port, five USB Type-A connectors, an HDMI and Ethernet port, as well as a microSD card reader. Google Play Audiobooks Section Going Live Right Now Best of all, you can pause and pick up your audiobooks across multiple devices, so if you have to head out after listening to a new book in your Google Home, you can avoid cliffhangers by resuming the story from your smartphone in the auto . Meltdown: Intel now asking everyone to skip flawed firmware updates Intel says it has "made good progress in developing a solution", so, assuming its forthcoming patch isn't also busted in some as-of-yet undetermined way, this mess may soon be in the rearview mirror. Intel hasn't said when fixed patches will be available for other architectures, but notes that the Broadwell and Haswell fixes should help it address the reboot problems on other platforms. YouTube Gets Stricter with Content Creators The new rules go into effect on February 20, and channels that don't have the numbers won't be able to make money from YouTube ads. "In 2018, a major focus for everyone at YouTube is protecting our creator ecosystem and ensuring your revenue is more stable". WhatsApp launches standalone WhatsApp Business app for Android Accounts should also include a business description, email or store addresses and website. On the other hand, brands will have an easier time communicating with customers, but also with employees. Consumers using the standard versiono of WhatsApp will continue to have full control over the messages they receive, with the ability to block numbers, including businesses, and report them as spam. Apple is bringing a mountain of cash - and jobs - to the US Apple also told employees that it's issuing stock-based bonuses worth $2,500 each following the new USA tax law, according to people familiar with the matter. Apple will announce the location later this year. Apple has not specified how much of its cash pile it intends to repatriate. Apple is already the largest tax payer in the U.S., the release said , and this $38 billion tax payment would be the largest of its kind. OnePlus checkout system reportedly hacked, customers report credit card fraud The company has now confirmed that they are looking into the issue and you can see their full official statement here. Dozens (hundreds?) of people have taken to reddit and OnePlus forums to discuss fraudulent activity that has popped up on their credit cards in recent days. Ford Brings the Ranger Back into the Fold The Ranger hasn't been seen on the market in the U.S. since 2011 when it was removed due to declining sales. Ford Motor Co . returned to the midsize pickup truck market with the 2019 Ford Ranger , bringing back the vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit following an eight year absence from the USA market. Dragon Ball FighterZ launch events gets extended - Open Beta now available Fans are hoping that other new characters , like the female Super Saiyan, Caulifla, and Freiza's Universe 6 counterpart, Frost, will also join the game's roster. The sequel took place five years following the conclusion of the first series (which then followed Goku as he grew from a kid into a young adult) and featured a grown-up Goku who now had two sons of his own, named Gohan and Goten. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Forward →
Amazon Prime service tops 100 million paid subscribers That day also set a sales record for the e-commerce giant. Prime subscribers are known to be more lucrative to Amazon, estimated to spend twice as much money every year than non-members, according to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.
Telegram messenger app blocked in Russian Federation However, he refused to abide by "laws incompatible with Telegram privacy policy", Durov wrote on his VKontakte (VK) page in late June. The FSB has said it needs access to some messages for security reasons, including countering terrorist activity.
Catalan ex-leader Carles Puigdemont plans return to Belgium But in a blow to the Spanish probe, a northern German state court ruled Thursday that the lack of violence in the Catalan independence bid meant that Puigdemont can't be punished for rebellion under German law. "We feel that comments on judges' decisions at this point are not appropriate", he told reporters in the southern Spanish city of Seville. Meanwhile, his foreign minister, Alfonso Dastis, criticized comments from German Justice Minister Katarina Barley to newspaper Sueddeutsche , in ...
Amazon Alexa's new feature turns Echo speakers into an intercom connection You can also view motion clips when people enter and exit your home. Amazon has joined forces with Lancashire police to create flash briefings with news and information. Some of the new features include full touch screen keyless entry for added security and contemporary new styles to fit the aesthetic of any door. In-home delivery in the 37 cities and surrounding areas where it's already happening will pursue as it presently it.
Minnesota Duluth beats Ohio State in NCAA semifinals Paul, Minn. Ohio State pulled Sean Romeo with 2:05 to play, Air Force yanked its goalie with 1:42 to go. "I only have to make 3-4 key saves against a quality opponent and that's my job", Shepard said, sitting back in his stall after a postgame stretch with a wad of gum in his mouth and a towel around his neck.
Is Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Invest-able with a Beta of 1.07? Smith Chas P & Associates Pa Cpas who had been investing in Kinder Morgan Inc Com for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $33.22B market cap company. As per Tuesday, January 2, the company rating was maintained by KeyBanc Capital Markets. The firm has "Outperform" rating by Wells Fargo given on Monday, March 20.
Snapchat adds 'Group Video Chat' feature and friend tagging in stories Tap the video icon to start a live group video chat, or tap on the phone icon for a voice call. With group chat, the app expands its functionality and gives users another way to communicate privately. After you tag the person to your snap, other users viewing the video will be able to swipe up to instantly add them or watch their public videos. If you're tagged in a Snap, you'll receive a notification Snapchat's chat section that you've been mentioned in a Story.
Diving for Easter eggs Kids weren't the only ones getting in on the egg hunting fun over the weekend.Over 60 dogs came out to Krug Park Saturday morning for the 12th annual Paws Only Egg Hunt. "I'm glad to be here", she said. It was one of several Easter egg hunts in the Ramona community from Friday through Sunday afternoon. Schugel said that even past year the hunt had to be relocated due to snow despite an otherwise warm spring.
White will 'never' book Ferguson vs Khabib again In addition to Holloway, joining Max on the UFC 223 card are fellow SuckerPunch clients Paul "The Irish Dragon" Felder and Felice "Lil Bulldog" Herrig. "He's the guy that I want to make a fight with, have the right amount of time to promote the fight, have the fight in the right place, so I'm not interested in asking Conor to take the fight".
Tottenham project ahead of Chelsea's - Conte For one nanosecond, that is. What time is the kickoff between Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League? We were the toast of Leicester. Asked before the match if Tottenham's "project" is ahead of Chelsea's , Conte replied: "Yes, I think they started before us". "I can not say no but I can not say yes".
Google News Initiative kicks off with Subscribe With Google, other efforts Google has been selling search ads to retailers for a long time, and more recently has been forging deeper partnerships as it tries to fulfill its own shopping ambitions. The product, training and research offered as part of the Digital News Initiative will move under the GNI umbrella and the DNI Fund will continue to support innovative projects from European news organisations.
Fortnite Grosses $1.5 Million On Invite-Only App In Just 3 Days Merely three days after its initial release on iOS, the game is already topping the charts in many regions, including but not limited to the United States, most of Western Europe, Australia, and is close to cracking the code behind the #1 spot of Japan and many other regional app stores.
Mario's Taking Over Google Maps in Mississauga! In the meantime, Google Maps and Mario will be here all week in celebration of Mario Kart , with the plumber fist-pumping his way through traffic. This isn't the first time that Nintendo and Google have teamed up like this. That's a name you've undoubtedly heard, whether you're a major Nintendo fanboy or someone who doesn't care much for video games in general. The event was originally teased a few days ago with a peek at some of Mario's famous items , but has now been officially ...
Samsung Galaxy S9 beats iPhone X for DisplayMate's best smartphone display title The biggest feature, however, is the Dual Aperture or variable aperture that allows the primary lens to switch between f/1.5 to f/2.4 depending on lighting conditions. While the phone had scored a record-setting 104 in the photos test, it scored 91 in the videography test, with scope for further improvements. Samsung has improved its face unlock feature with a new intelligent scan technology that combines face recognition and iris scan so you can even unlock your Galaxy S9 in low light.
IOS iBoot Source Code Was Leaked By Former Apple Engineering Intern The code leaked onto GitHub claims to be designed for iOS 9 but much of it is likely to be found in iOS 11 , making the leak potentially risky to Apple's mobile software. According to Apple's own numbers, 93% of users are running iOS 10 or later - software which also may no longer use the code. Who knows for what version of iOS this was even meant for, and how do we even know if the code is even meant to be on devices that have the latest iOS.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Nears iPhone Financing Deal With Goldman Sachs On newer devices that operate at full battery capacity such as the new iPhone X , iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8 , you won't see a toggle to turn off the throttling feature. Responding to Thune's question, Apple said "Yes, we are exploring this and will update you accordingly". Now comes word via Reuters that Apple, in a subsequent letter to lawmakers, has indicated that they've seen "strong demand" for replacement batteries .
Investigators to release details of probe into deadly SC train crash Passenger Derek Pettaway told Sky News he was travelling south from Philadelphia to Orlando in a sleeper cabin when he was awoken by the impact of the crash . CSX controls the dispatching of all trains , including directing the signal systems which control the access to sidings and yards". AMY HELD, BYLINE: Train 91 was headed from NY to Miami when it slammed into the parked freight train in KC, just south of Columbia.
Nokia 3310 4G vs Reliance JioPhone: The battle of 'smart' feature phones It's not really clear why Nokia (or rather, HMD Global , which acquired the rights to produce Nokia-branded phones and tablets) chose to start with a 3G version of the 3310; after all, nostalgia for a "simpler" time usually doesn't include achingly slow connectivity .
Trump administration mulls nationalizing 5G wireless network The 5G network concept is aimed at addressing what officials see as China's threat to USA cyber security and economic security, Reuters reported on Sunday. The second option is knocked as being more expensive and slower. They also reportedly said that a staffer had simply made this suggestion and that the policy of a centralized 5G network is not imminent and probably won't ever be.
James Franco removed from Vanity Fair cover following sexual misconduct allegations Upon the release of the cover , many expressed on Twitter that they thought it looked as though Witherspoon had three legs. "I guess everybody knows now.I have 3 legs". Vanity Fair has since conceded that Oprah's extra hand was a mistake, but said the extra leg was simply the lining from inside Reece's dress.
Sonos Competes with Apple's HomePod with Their Two Speakers for $349 Deal Apple says HomePod will be able to turn on the lights, raise the shades, set the desired temperature or make other adjustments and serves as the flawless home hub, enabling remote access and automations. The Sonos One is the latest speaker from the company, and it has Amazon's Alexa abilities built right in. The HomePod will be able to recognize when another speaker is placed in the home.
Acer's new $350 Chromebook is the MacBook Air successor we all need Acer Chromebook Spin 11 is a convertible laptop whose screen can be rotated, and it supports touch and stylus input for handwriting and drawing. You'll get plentiful connectivity with the box including a USB Type-C port, five USB Type-A connectors, an HDMI and Ethernet port, as well as a microSD card reader.
Google Play Audiobooks Section Going Live Right Now Best of all, you can pause and pick up your audiobooks across multiple devices, so if you have to head out after listening to a new book in your Google Home, you can avoid cliffhangers by resuming the story from your smartphone in the auto .
Meltdown: Intel now asking everyone to skip flawed firmware updates Intel says it has "made good progress in developing a solution", so, assuming its forthcoming patch isn't also busted in some as-of-yet undetermined way, this mess may soon be in the rearview mirror. Intel hasn't said when fixed patches will be available for other architectures, but notes that the Broadwell and Haswell fixes should help it address the reboot problems on other platforms.
YouTube Gets Stricter with Content Creators The new rules go into effect on February 20, and channels that don't have the numbers won't be able to make money from YouTube ads. "In 2018, a major focus for everyone at YouTube is protecting our creator ecosystem and ensuring your revenue is more stable".
WhatsApp launches standalone WhatsApp Business app for Android Accounts should also include a business description, email or store addresses and website. On the other hand, brands will have an easier time communicating with customers, but also with employees. Consumers using the standard versiono of WhatsApp will continue to have full control over the messages they receive, with the ability to block numbers, including businesses, and report them as spam.
Apple is bringing a mountain of cash - and jobs - to the US Apple also told employees that it's issuing stock-based bonuses worth $2,500 each following the new USA tax law, according to people familiar with the matter. Apple will announce the location later this year. Apple has not specified how much of its cash pile it intends to repatriate. Apple is already the largest tax payer in the U.S., the release said , and this $38 billion tax payment would be the largest of its kind.
OnePlus checkout system reportedly hacked, customers report credit card fraud The company has now confirmed that they are looking into the issue and you can see their full official statement here. Dozens (hundreds?) of people have taken to reddit and OnePlus forums to discuss fraudulent activity that has popped up on their credit cards in recent days.
Ford Brings the Ranger Back into the Fold The Ranger hasn't been seen on the market in the U.S. since 2011 when it was removed due to declining sales. Ford Motor Co . returned to the midsize pickup truck market with the 2019 Ford Ranger , bringing back the vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit following an eight year absence from the USA market.
Dragon Ball FighterZ launch events gets extended - Open Beta now available Fans are hoping that other new characters , like the female Super Saiyan, Caulifla, and Freiza's Universe 6 counterpart, Frost, will also join the game's roster. The sequel took place five years following the conclusion of the first series (which then followed Goku as he grew from a kid into a young adult) and featured a grown-up Goku who now had two sons of his own, named Gohan and Goten.
Top news Apple Inc. (AAPL) Nears iPhone Financing Deal With Goldman Sachs Investigators to release details of probe into deadly SC train crash Nokia 3310 4G vs Reliance JioPhone: The battle of 'smart' feature phones Trump administration mulls nationalizing 5G wireless network James Franco removed from Vanity Fair cover following sexual misconduct allegations Sonos Competes with Apple's HomePod with Their Two Speakers for $349 Deal Acer's new $350 Chromebook is the MacBook Air successor we all need Google Play Audiobooks Section Going Live Right Now Meltdown: Intel now asking everyone to skip flawed firmware updates YouTube Gets Stricter with Content Creators WhatsApp launches standalone WhatsApp Business app for Android Apple is bringing a mountain of cash - and jobs - to the US OnePlus checkout system reportedly hacked, customers report credit card fraud Ford Brings the Ranger Back into the Fold Dragon Ball FighterZ launch events gets extended - Open Beta now available