Month: January 2017

China cracks down on tools used to get around web filters

China is beefing up a campaign to root out services that circumvent the government’s internet censorship with a 14-month-long “clean-up” of the internet industry. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said in a directive that it forbids the operation of virtual private networks or leased lines that allow users and businesses to access blocked overseas websites without government permission.

Augmented reality catches Jon Hamm at Sundance

Jon Hamm who portrayed Don Draper on the hit show ‘Mad Men’ appeared as a ‘HoloHamm’ at Sundance Film Festival. Photo: File Attendees at the Sundance Film Festival can use augmented reality to hang out with Mad Men star Jon Hamm or assemble a human brain, as makers of the new immersive technology seek to engage independent filmmakers.

Yahoo revenue rises 15.4 pct amid Verizon deal uncertainty

Jan 23 Yahoo Inc reported a 15.4 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Monday, ahead of a proposed sale of its core internet business to Verizon Communications Inc . The company said on Monday that it was continuing to work with Verizon on the sale, and added that the deal was now expected to close in the second quarter.

Watchdog group files lawsuit alleging Trump’s…

A legal watchdog group filed a lawsuit Jan. 23, 2017, alleging that President Donald Trump is violating the Constitution by allowing his businesses to accept payments from foreign governments. A legal watchdog group filed a lawsuit Jan. 23, 2017, alleging that President Donald Trump is violating the Constitution by allowing his businesses to accept payments from foreign governments.

Abortion opponents hope Trump will support, help their cause

US President Donald Trump prepares to sign several executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, January 23, 2017. Trump on Monday signed three orders on withdrawing the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, freezing the hiring of federal workers and hitting foreign NGOs that help with abortion.

Kellyanne Conway: Donald Trump could still release tax returns after audit

Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway, center, arrives for a White House senior staff swearing in ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Washington. Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway, center, arrives for a White House senior staff swearing in ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Washington.

Age rating for Oculus Rift apps is getting a lot simpler

The partnership between Oculus and IARC could lead to a more consistent, reputable age rating system for Oculus games and apps, no matter where you live. Virtual reality developers making games and apps for the Oculus Rift VR headset will now have an easier time getting their content age-rated thanks to a partnership between Oculus and the International Age Rating Coalition , the headset-maker announced in a blog post .

Trump Advisor Kushner: Modernizing Government Tech Mission Critical

Director of the National Economic Council Gary Cohn and Senior Advisor Jared Kushner listen to U.S. President Donald Trump deliver opening remarks during a meeting with business leaders in the Roosevelt Room at the White House January 23, 2017 in Washington, DC. Business leaders included Elon Musk of SpaceX, Mark Sutton of International Paper, Andrew Liveris of Dow Chemical, Mario Longhi of US Steel, Marillyn Hewson of Lockheed Martin, Wendell Weeks of Corning, Alex Gorsky of Johnson & Johnson, Michael Dell of Dell Technologies and others.

Giants agree to terms with Korean third baseman Jae-gyun Hwang

The club has agreed to terms with Korean infielder Jae-gyun Hwang on a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training. Hwang would earn $1.5 million if he makes the big league roster; the contract includes additional incentives based on games played, and also has several opt-out dates if Hwang is in the minor leagues.

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How To Protect Your Privacy at Work

Work has gradually crept into our personal time, and personal life has crept into our work, spurred on by technology. In many jobs, there is an expectation that people work long hours and respond to emails outside of the traditional office hours.

Driverless Cars Face a Moral Dilemma

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President Trump signs order to withdraw from TransPacific Partnership

President Trump holds up an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the TransPacific Partnership after signing it in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 23, 2017. President Trump holds up an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the TransPacific Partnership after signing it in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 23, 2017.

Search continues for possible drowned child in Rainbow

A submerged car was found near a man’s body in a rain-swollen creek in the North County community of Rainbow Monday morning, and swift-water rescue plan to search inside for a possible child victim. Firefighters and search-and-rescue crews started searching the area about 4:20 p.m. Sunday after nearby residents called 911 worried that a child had been swept away by the fast-moving creek, which flows behind the Rainbow Oaks Restaurant on Fifth Street.

Awesome NASA video: Landing on Pluto

“What would it be like to actually land on Pluto? This movie was made from more than 100 images taken by NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft over six weeks of approach and close flyby in the summer of 2015. “The video offers a trip down onto the surface of Pluto – starting with a distant view of Pluto and its largest moon, Charon – and leading up to an eventual ride in for a “landing” on the shoreline of Pluto’s informally named Sputnik Planitia.

Saturn’s moon Tethys looks like a giant eyeball – CNET

A giant space eyeball might sound like a rejected Star Trek villain, but it’s what imaginative space enthusiasts see when they look at Saturn’s moon Tethys. Jeepers, creepers, where’d you get that peeper? NASA’s Cassini spacecraft took a peek at Saturn’s moon Tethys and it looks like Tethys is capable of staring right back.

I dared to play Resident Evil 7 in VR – CNET

I’m a long-time fan of the Resident Evil video game series, and I’m a big believer in virtual reality . Combining the two sounds like a winning formula, right? But, even I had some trepidation about the new Resident Evil 7 , which allows you to play the entire game in virtual reality on a Sony PlayStation 4 console, via the PSVR headset.

London’s Mayor Issues First – Very High’ Air Pollution Alert

Sadiq Khan issued the first “very high” air pollution alert of his eight-month tenure as London mayor, advising citizens to reduce physical exertion and avoid running outside. The current air pollution episode, worsened by cold and settled weather, has seen levels of dangerous PM10 particulate pollution rise in parts of London to 101 micrograms per cubic meter, Khan’s office said on Monday in an e-mailed statement.

Theresa May Seeks Clean Energy to Buoy Vision of Global Britain

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May plans to try to turn the nation’s early adoption of clean energy into a global business after Brexit, according to a new industrial-strategy paper. A goal of the new government is to “capitalize on strengths to win a substantial share of global markets,” according to the document published Monday, which listed listing clean energy manufacturing and services as a key area of focus.

Citigroup Says This Time It’s Different for Europe Profit Growth

This time, it’s Citigroup Inc.’s Jonathan Stubbs forecasting the region’s earnings will jump at least 10 percent to end a three-year dry spell. His bullishness on Europe is reminiscent of early 2015 and 2016, when strategists and investors doubled down on the region’s stocks, drawn by the promise that monetary stimulus and a weak currency would be sufficient to prop up corporate profits.