The company plans to change its name to Altaba Inc. after it turns over its email, websites, mobile apps and advertising tools to Verizon. The new name is meant to reflect Yahoo’s transformation into a holding company for investments in China’s e-commerce leader, Alibaba Group, and Yahoo Japan that are worth about more than $40 billion combined.
Day: January 9, 2017
Moths take tiny cars out for a spin – CNET
We thought we’d seen everything with driving dogs , but now silkmoths are muscling in. Maybe they don’t know they’re doing it, but researchers from the University of Tokyo have used the insects to steer tiny cars.
Backpage.com shuts ‘adult’ section in face of government pressure
The online classified advertising site Backpage.com abruptly shut its “adult” section on Monday, yielding to a campaign by some state and federal government officials to close a service they contend promotes prostitution and human trafficking. The unexpected move came on the eve of a hearing convened by a U.S. Senate subcommittee at which Backpage executives had been ordered to testify.
Virtual Reality Awareness Doubles After Holidays; Samsung Takes Lead
The number of consumers who said they are very familiar with virtual reality almost doubled between September of last year and January, according to a new study. The study by ReportLinker comprised a survey of 700 U.S. adults in January 2017 and the same survey of 600 adults in September 2016.
Kuwait Says OPEC, Russia Will Fulfill Pledged Oil-Output Cuts
OPEC and its partners will fulfill their implementation of a deal to cut output, having already announced 60 to 70 percent of the promised curbs, Kuwait said. Countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Kuwait, Qatar and Iraq have announced cutbacks that account for the bulk of the deal reached last year, Kuwaiti Oil Minister Essam Al-Marzouk said Monday.
Total Pays $900 Million for Control of Ugandan Oil Project
Total SA agreed to buy a stake in a project in Uganda from Tullow Oil Plc for $900 million as a recovery in crude prices accelerates the pace of deals in the energy industry. French oil major Total will acquire a controlling stake in the Lake Albert development, the companies said Monday in separate statements.
Top StoryYahoo to change name, trim board if Verizon deal gets done
The company plans to change its name to Altaba Inc. after it turns over its email, websites, mobile apps and advertising tools to Verizon. The new name is meant to reflect Yahoo’s transformation into a holding company for investments in China’s e-commerce leader, Alibaba Group, and Yahoo Japan that are worth about more than $40 billion combined.
Replacement of Skype
I have recently changed my ISP and although for the first week or so I was getting good Skype service , I now find that Skype is audio is disjointed and virtually unusable. I have updated my audio drivers and been advised by my new ISP that their protocol doesn’t support Skype and that they can enroll me for a monthly fee to their own VoIP protocol.
Stem cells could one day replace the work of dental fillings, study shows
The stem cells in our teeth can be energized to fill in chips, cracks, and cavities, researchers say, and the findings could one day make dental cement obsolete. The work has been conducted just in mice so far, but the research , published Monday in the journal Scientific Reports , highlights a way to motivate stem cells to repair tooth defects at a scale they normally can’t, with a drug that already has some safety testing behind it.
Are you ready for January 22?
She’ll back in the Sault on July 1 to preside over our 150th anniversary of Canada celebrations. In Roberta Bondar Park, of course! January 22 will be the 25th anniversary of Dr. Roberta Bondar’s launch from Earth aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, becoming the second Canadian astronaut in space, the world’s first neurologist in space and Canada’s first women in space.
Why Apple Inc. Should Update the MacBook Pro Lineup in the Spring
The Mac Maker should consider a mid-cycle update of its MacBook Pro computers to Intel’s latest processors so as to avoid appearing to be at a competitive disadvantage to competing notebook computer vendors. finally rolled out long-awaited and much-anticipated updates to its MacBook Pro family of notebook computers.
What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet? Find Healing Remedies Safe to…
Holistic Healing News is proud to announce the relaunch of their website, http://www.holistichealingnews.com. It is still the same great site, but with a new and improved look.
Windows might start losing its lifelong battle against Apple this year
Windows vs Mac is just about the oldest battle in computer fanboy history. Right-click sheeple against computers that just barely work is a flame war for the ages.
iPhone Turns 10: Watch Steve Jobs Introduce ‘Revolutionary’ Phone For The First Time
Seriously, how different would our world be if Steve Jobs and Apple hadn’t invented the iPhone? As the mobile device turns 10, you’ve got to see the brilliant innovator unveil the iPhone for the very first time. Can you believe its been 10 years since the late Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone? On Jan. 9, 2007 he changed mobile technology forever in a news conference to unveil the groundbreaking device.
Yahoo to see big changes in 2017
Yahoo could see some big changes in 2017 if the proposed $4.8 billion sale to Verizon is completed. CEO Marissa Mayer announced she would resign from the company’s board following the sale and the company could even get a new name.
Not so fast, Yahoo is still alive and kicking
Not so fast, Yahoo is still alive and kicking Confused about what Yahoo announced today? Here’s what it all means Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2icDIvi SAN FRANCISCO – If you are confused about what Yahoo announced on Monday, you are not alone. Here’s what you need to know.
Mayer, others to depart Yahoo board; company to be renamed Altaba
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, co-founder David Filo and others plan to resign from the company’s board when it completes its $4.8 billion sale to Verizon. Mayer, others to depart Yahoo board; company to be renamed Altaba Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, co-founder David Filo and others plan to resign from the company’s board when it completes its $4.8 billion sale to Verizon.
When India Killed the 1,000-Rupee Note, This Startup Hustled
The founder and chief executive of India’s largest digital payments company has barely slept and is nursing a head cold. Having just arrived at Paytm’s office, Vijay Shekhar Sharma discovers the coffee machine is broken.
Alibaba’s Ma Meets With Trump to Talk About Creating Jobs
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Chairman Jack Ma met with Donald Trump on Monday to discuss how the online retailer could help create 1 million new U.S. jobs, keying in on one of the president-elect’s chief concerns amid fraught relations between China and the incoming administration. The Chinese e-commerce giant said the positions would be generated through Alibaba adding 1 million small and medium-sized U.S. businesses to its platforms, estimating that each one will hire a new person as a result of the added commerce.
Secretive Biotech Unicorn Moderna Unveils Pipeline, Financials
Moderna Therapeutics Inc., one of the best-funded private biotechnology companies in the U.S., unveiled its long-secret research and development pipeline on Monday, including experimental vaccines, cancer treatments and a cardiovascular therapy. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based startup has about $1.3 billion in cash on hand from investors, pharmaceutical partners and government grants, according to a presentation Monday at the J.P.Morgan Chase & Co.
When India Killed the 1,000-Rupee Note, This Startup Got Busy
The founder and chief executive of India’s largest digital payments company has barely slept and is nursing a head cold. Having just arrived at Paytm’s office, Vijay Shekhar Sharma discovers the coffee machine is broken.
a Twin Peaksa premiere date announced by Showtime
Network chief David Nevins announced at the Television Critics Association press tour that the surreal drama will debut at 9 p.m. May 21 with a two-hour episode. Nevins said episodes 3 and 4 will also be made available that night on Showtime’s digital platform.
Kawakami: Jed York has to pick the guy who can pick the next 49ers QB
Pressing 49ers questions: Will Jed York hire somebody who can pick the QB and tell him “hell no” on any issue? Jed York, 49ers CEO, talks about the future of the team during a press conference at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. York fired general manager, Trent Baalke and first-year coach Chip Kelly yesterday after a season-ending loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Kate Steinle case: Familya s suit over stolen federal gun will go forward
A federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit brought by the family of Kate Steinle alleging the U.S. government was negligent in her 2015 shooting death because a federal officer left the gun that killed her vulnerable to theft. “A handgun is indisputably capable of inflicting serious injury and damage – as a deadly weapon, that is its very purpose,” U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Spero wrote in a 49-page decision.
NVE Corporation Schedules Conference Call on Third-Quarter Results
The company will hold its quarterly conference call later that day at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The quarterly call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed through the Investor Events page of NVE’s Website .
CEOs talk to Trump about creating jobs
Asia’s richest man is the latest businessman to talk to Donald Trump about creating American jobs. Jack Ma is the billionaire founder and executive chairman of the Alibaba group, a Chinese e-commerce company.
Feature: Where future cars drive us to ?
This year’s international Consumer Electronics Show gave visitors a glimpse of what could be technology’s most radical upheaval yet, the introduction of autonomous cars and trucks in Las Vegas. The show, largest of its kind in the world, held between Jan.5 and 8, attracting over 3,800 companies from various countries and regions.
Better be ready to bowl for Big Brothers Big Sisters
For 37 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters have received strong support from the community on the bowling alleys of Cornwall. The lanes open-up at 1 p.m. at Olympia Bowl and the Agora Centre.
Introducing Erlang
If you’re new to Erlang, its functional style can seem difficult, but with help from this hands-on introduction, you’ll scale the learning curve and discover how enjoyable, powerful, and fun this language can be. In this updated second edition, author Simon St. Laurent shows you how to write simple Erlang programs by teaching you one basic skill at a time.
iOS 10 SDK Development
All in on Swift! iOS 10 and Xcode 8 make it clearer than ever that Swift is Apple’s language of the future. Core frameworks have been redesigned to work better with Swift, and the language itself continues to evolve quickly.
Can Virtual Reality Make You More Empathetic?
A Syrian woman and her child sit in their refugee living space in Lebanon. They are featured in Four Walls, a virtual reality presentation by the International Rescue Committee.
Robots conquer CES 2017 (The 3:59, Ep. 157) – CNET
For our second day at CES 2017, we talk about all the robots at the tech show in Las Vegas , including LG’s small home-assistant called the Hub Robot. The company also created two bigger robots , which are designed to be greeters and vacuum cleaners at airports.
What 6 wacky CES gadgets tell us about the future
The tech industry’s annual Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas, is known for showing off a ton of crazy gadgets, both useful and fanciful. It’s easy to dismiss some innovations out of hand, but even the wackiest products hint at what consumers should expect to see in the future, by offering a read of what trends companies are focusing on.
St. Jude says it’s working to protect pacemakers from hackers :0
Nearly five months after ending up in the crosshairs of a short seller, St. Jude Medical said Monday it’s upgrading its cybersecurity to enhance the safety of its implantable heart devices. The updates come after the Food and Drug Administration found that St. Jude’s heart devices have “vulnerabilities” that could allow hackers to break into pacemakers, resulting in battery depletion or “inappropriate pacing or shocks.”
ChannelAdvisor to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Financial Results on February 9, 2017
ChannelAdvisor Corporation , a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable retailers and branded manufacturers to increase global sales, today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2016 after 4:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 9, 2017. On that day, management will hold a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET to review and discuss the Company’s results for the fourth quarter and full year.
Cray Announces Selected Preliminary 2016 Financial Results
Global supercomputer leader Cray Inc. today announced selected preliminary 2016 financial results. The 2016 anticipated results presented in this release are based on preliminary financial data and are subject to change until the year-end financial reporting process is complete.
Texas Instruments to webcast 4Q16 and 2016 earnings conference call
Also participating in the call will be Yu may access the audio webcast on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at www.ti.com/ir . An archived copy of the webcast will be available shortly after the call concludes.
The 10 Weirdest Gadgets of CES 2017
Each year at the CES technology show, companies like LG, Samsung, and Intel flaunt their latest innovations. Supercomputers the size of a credit card, 4K TVs as thin as wallpaper, and smartphones that can 3D map their environment were just a few of the inventions showcased during this year’s exhibition.
Donald Trump has ‘great meeting’ with Alibaba boss Jack Ma
US President-elect Donald Trump has held what he said was a “great meeting” in New York with Jack Ma, chairman of the e-commerce site Alibaba. After the meeting Mr Ma said that both had agreed that US-China relations “should be strengthened, should be more friendly and do better”.
WordPress, Silverstripe, TYPO3 & More: Keeping Up With Open Source CMS
WordPress 4.7 is named in honor of jazz singer Sarah “Sassy” Vaughan, shown here in New York City in 1946. Sure, open source vendors cooled their jets a little as the new year approached – but there was still plenty going on.