Survivors of the massacre at a Turkish nightclub describe an hour of pure terror and how … . FILE – In this Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Turkish police officers block the road leading to the scene of an attack in Istanbul.
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Jury: Chicago Hobos gang leaders guilty of racketeering
Poe is on… . FILE – This undated file photo provided by the Violent Crimes Task Force, Chicago Division, shows Paris Poe.
The Latest at CES: Wrap text message like a present for $120
LeEco CEO Jia Yueting, left, and Nick Sampson, Faraday Future’s senior vice president of product research & development, shake hands after unveiling the FF91 electric car at CES International Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in Las Vegas. The Smartcane is on display during CES Unveiled before CES International, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in Las Vegas.
Samsung’s New Pro, Plus Chromebooks Run Google Play
The Samsung Chromebook Pro and Chromebook Plus are designed to run Google Play, allowing you access to a huge swath of apps on ChromeOS, a feature that started rolling out to select Chromebooks in mid-2016. The systems boast 360-degree hinges, 12.3-inch quad-HD touch displays, and digitizer pens for greater control and writing.
Samsung Jumps Into Gaming Laptops With Notebook Odyssey
Samsung is using CES to show off its first-ever gaming laptop, the Notebook Odyssey, as well an update its Notebook 9 series. I got some hands-on time with the units at CES, and saw some promising features and design cues.
Trump to tap Wall Street lawyer Jay Clayton to head SEC
President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Wall Street lawyer Jay Clayton to head the Securities and Exchange Commission , according to Sean Spicer, a spokesman for Trump’s transition team. As chair of the SEC, which polices Wall Street and the financial markets, Clayton would play a key role in Trump’s efforts to usher in a period of deregulation, including undoing parts of 2010’s financial reform legislation, known as the Dodd-Frank Act.
Trump tariff on GM would violate NAFTA, but that may not stop him
In another tweet targeting GM, President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to slap a tax on the U.S. automaker for importing compact cars to the U.S. from Mexico. But GM makes the vast majority of compact Chevrolet Cruzes at a sprawling factory complex in Lordstown, Ohio, near Cleveland.
Macy’s apparel store closing in Mission Valley
Macy’s apparel store, the original anchor for the 1961 Mission Valley Center mall, is closing starting next week, the struggling department store chain announced Wednesday. It is one of 65 stores that will close this year nationally following three that closed last year.
LG unveils smart home robots, Wi-Fi appliances, and ultra-thin TV
LG kicked off the second press day of the Consumer Electronics Show on Wednesday with a 45-minute keynote featuring robots, consumer appliances, and more products. Here are the biggest announcements that the company made: One of the first announcements LG made Wednesday was that all of its appliances going forward will be Wi-Fi enabled.
Browsing experience to be enhanced by 4G within this year
WITH THE COUNTRY’S expanding coverage in fourth-generation wireless broadband services, users are not only enjoying a better browsing experience but are set to gain from the technology’s use as a key platform for the coming Internet of Things era, say telecom operators and leading IT figures. The 4G technology was launched in Thailand in early 2013, but with only limited spectrum bandwidth and network coverage before the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission auctioned more bandwidth to telecom operators on the 1,800- and 900-megahertz spectra in late 2015.
Pence: Trump has ‘healthy skepticism’ of Russian hacking reports
Vice President-elect Mike Pence said Wednesday that he supports Donald Trump’s move to question U.S. intelligence agency claims that the Russia was responsible for the pre-election hacking of Democratic emails. “The president-elect has expressed his very sincere and healthy American skepticism about intelligence conclusions,” Pence said following a closed-door meeting with House Republicans on Wednesday.
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Launches Science-as-a-Service and…
This has enabled the Institute to offer and more effectively manage scientific computing at scale, or “Science-as-a-Service,” to their own researchers and to biosciences start-ups co-located at a newly-opened research facility on the Wellcome Genome Campus. Based in Cambridge, England, the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is a global center of excellence for genomic discovery, and collaborates with start-ups, pharmaceutical enterprises, governments and other research centers.
Ignite The Artist Within: Capture Creatively, Share Easily With The New Nikon D5600
The 24.2-megapixel D5600 features Nikon SnapBridge1, which allows users to easily and automatically transfer images directly from their camera to a compatible smart device, making it simple to share amazing images with friends and family. “Thei 1 2Nikon D5600 is the latest camera in Nikon’s popular D5000 series — a camera line that represents a stepping stone for photographers who want to further explore their creative boundaries,” said Kosuke Kawaura, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc. “Now with Nikon SnapBridge, users can easily upload and share images with their friends and family, showcasing what and who they love.
Securifi Launches the World’s First Solution to Protect against…
To help combat this issue,i 1 2Securifi, makers of the award-winning Almond 3 mesh router with built-in smart hub, today announced the availability of its IoT device security service. Initially available for Almond 3, Securifi’s solution protects connected home devices like DVRs, IP cameras, and smart thermostats from a number of key online threats.
Carnegie Technologies Announces Launch of Carnegie Labs
AUSTIN, Texas and SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 04, 2017 — Carnegie Technologies , developers of the Network Convergence Platform for mobile network operators, wireline carriers, Internet service providers and smart car manufacturers, announced today the launch of Carnegie Labs , its new research and development division that will drive Carnegiei 1 2s product innovation pipeline, as well as spearhead technology due diligence for the Companyi 1 2s investments, strategy, and partnerships.i 1 2 Carnegie Labs is focused on creating specific solutions for next-generation mobile telecommunications networks to allow people and machines to communicate effectively from every corner of the world.i 1 2 Its innovations will empower mobile operators, MSOs, telco operators, and enterprises with solutions that drive revenue and enhance end user experiences.i 1 2i 1 2 Carnegie Labs is an active participant in … (more)
Singtel Wins 2016 World Communication Award using Viptela SD-WAN
Viptela , the Software-Defined WAN company, today announced that its partner Singapore Telecommunications Limited won the prestigious 2016 World Communication Award. The Singtel ConnectPlus SD-WAN, powered by the Viptela Secure Extensible Network platform, was recognized with the annual award, which is widely considered “the blue chip mark of success in the global telecom industry”.
This wallpaper TV came back from the future to save movie night
LG’s 2017 TV lineup is stuffed with TVs suited to every price point, but the star of the show is-hands down-the flagship W7 model. The 2017 W7 Series, available in 65-inch and 77-inch sizes , is a another very… This wallpaper TV came back from the future to save movie night LG’s 2017 TV lineup is stuffed with TVs suited to every price point, but the star of the show is-hands down-the flagship W7 model.
Hidden Figures Couldn’t Be More Timely in Its Celebration of Ascendant Women
Accepting the Welt Literature Prize in Berlin on November 10 of this year, the novelist Zadie Smith said, “Time travel is a discretionary art: a pleasure trip for some and a horror story for others.” She was speaking, of course, of the conviction among so many white people that there’s a better world ahead if we can just return to the past.
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Arrow Despite his reservations, Oliver’s new team is ready to begin defending Star City; Wild Dog goes against the Green Arrow’s instructions. Aryan Brotherhood In the 1960s California inmates formed a movement of white supremacists that has shifted its focus to controlling drug and extortion rings.
Ford and Toyota Establish SmartDeviceLink Consortium
Ford and Toyota are establishing SmartDeviceLink Consortium, a nonprofit to manage open source software for smartphone app development for vehicles Members include automakers Mazda Motor Corporation, PSA Group, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and Suzuki Motor Corporation, as well as suppliers Elektrobit, Luxoft, and Xevo Consortium focused on significantly increasing choice for consumers in how they connect and control their smartphone apps on the road LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 — Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Company are forming SmartDeviceLink Consortium, a nonprofit organization working to manage an open source software platform with the goal of giving consumers more choice in how they connect and control their smartphone apps on the road.
Thinking outside of the cubical
“When pondering the future and “innovation,” the image that comes to mind is a world controlled by robots, and run by machines that can answer the needs of mankind. But innovation is also the ability to think out of the box, and improve our quality of life with what seem to be small but meaningful changes.
Second DDoS attack on Drudge Report heralds chaos to come
For the second time in a week, the Drudge Report website — which has been seen as favorable to Donald Trump’s unheralded election to the presidency — apparently suffered a Distributed Denial of Service attack and was temporarily off the internet. Millions of readers were thus unable to log on to the website amid fears that it was targeted by cyber criminals over even the United States government.
NASA adds 8 space station missions, bringing more launches to Boeing, SpaceX
NASA has tripled the number of flights awarded to SpaceX and Boeing Co. to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station, giving United Launch Alliance four more manned missions to launch.
iPass to Present at the 19th Annual Needham Growth Conference
The event is being held at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City. Mr. Griffiths and CFO Darin Vickery will be available for 1-on-1 meetings throughout the day.
ContraFect to Present at Biotech Showcase 2017 Conference
The focus of the presentation will be on ContraFect’s lysin technology and its lead program, CF-301, the company’s novel approach to the treatment of drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections, including MRSA. The presentation will be available as a webcast for a limited time.
Obama has some big holes in his legacy
President Barack Obama’s legacy is particularly troubling in two aspects that will affect our youth for some time, in my opinion. I think he was a president that hid behind the race card whenever his decisions were questioned, he’s handing off a country with much more racial tension than the one he received.
NASA detects TWO space rocks heading towards Earth
Nasa detects TWO space rocks heading towards Earth – but it still can’t work out whether one is an asteroid or a comet This week a comet that started life in the outer reaches of our solar system will be visible from Earth for the first time, as it approaches our planet’s orbit. Another recently-discovered object, called 2016 WF9, has also been taking a scenic tour of our solar system, approaching Jupiter’s orbit at its greatest distance from the sun.
Smart Amazon Fire TVs Include Alexa Voice Control
Amazon has teamed up with 4K Ultra HD display brands to introduce a new line of Smart TVs featuring the Fire TV experience and Alexa. Seiki, Westinghouse Electronics, and Element Electronics announced Fire TV Edition sets with more than 7,000 channels, apps, and voice controls.
Xenetic Biosciences Appoints Curtis A. Lockshin, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Lockshin is a life science executive with an extensive background in cross-functional R&D management, with a particular focus on drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development. Dr. Lockshin is an inventor on numerous patents related to small-molecule therapeutics, biomaterials and optical biosensors.
From Goldthorpe to the Great Wall of China – in seconds
Visiting the Queen, or standing on the Great Wall of China in an instant became a possibility for youngsters within a ‘virtual reality’ lesson that fully captured their attention. Google representatives thrilled children at Goldthorpe Primary School when they called by demonstrate what can be done using virtual reality.
This tiny little desktop PC can power a massive VR experience
You might worry about pulling this compact desktop PC off your table while you’re wearing whatever VR headset you’ll be using with it. You see, there’s no great wireless VR headset yet, so you still need to be tethered to a computer to enjoy all that virtual reality content.
East/West CEO Conference to Feature Prominent CEOs and Industry Leaders on January 7th & 8th
Join Deborah Dunsire,CEO, Southern Cross Biotech Consulting;Tom Heyman,CEO, Janssen Pharmaceutica;Charlotte Hubbert,Partner, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation;Emil Kakkis,CEO & President, Ultragenyx;Mathai Mammen,SVP Research, Merck;Geoff McDonough,President & CEO, Sobi;Susan Molineaux,President & CEO, Calithera;Paris Panayiotopoulos,President & CEO, ARIAD;Rob Perez,Founder and Chairman, Life Science Cares;David Pyott,Former CEO, Allergan;Paul Stoffels,CSO, Johnson & Johnson;Henri Termeer, former CEO,Genzyme;J.
symplr Hosts Healthcare Provider Management Roadshow
The Roadshow’s agenda is packed full of best-practice educational sessions with industry experts as well as opportunities to pick the brains of symplr credentialing experts, and peers who are facing the same credentialing challenges as you. symplr , a leading provider of Software as a Service based healthcare compliance and credentialing solutions, today announced the U.S. roadshow: “Cactus from symplr: 2017 Roadshow and User-Group Meeting.”
symplr Launches Healthcare Provider Management Roadshow in Houston
The event provides customers, partners, and those interested in learning more about the platform with a unique opportunity to sit amongst their peers to learn about and discuss industry trends and symplr’s Cactus provider management platform. symplr , a leading provider of Software as a Service based healthcare compliance and credentialing solutions, today announced that the “Cactus from symplr: 2017 Roadshow and User-Group Meeting” will kick off in Houston, January 9-10, 2017.
Zunesis Doubles Down on Microsoft Cloud
Zunesis founder and CEO, Steve Shaffer isn’t mincing words when he talks about his company’s plans for cloud computing and where he plans to make his bets. “The cloud industry is highly fragmented, but ultimately the public cloud will be won through scale and operational excellence.
$3.5B Visions CU Installs Micronotes’ Trial Software in An Hour And Posts Record Campaign Results
A recent webinar with the marketing and web staff from a large credit union revealed that Micronotes’ trial software installs quickly, and generates record campaign results. This breakthrough in enterprise software trial enables any marketing department to quickly install, run, and evaluate Micronotes, without charge, for 30 days.
Need help rebuilding proper BIOS settings1
I was fiddling with my BIOS settings, trying to correct a video/audio syncing issue. I fixed the problem but the pc started being slow, so I hit “restore defaults” Seems the defaults were not what I originally had… and with the defaults, or any setting i expected to be right, i still get pretty crappy performance or the system fails to boot.
Best FX Amd Cpu for dedicated streaming?9
Hi so I have two questions, Firstly: I took the socket cover and lever off of my ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R1.01 motherboard, I was wondering if the CPU would still function in it with a heatsink on, I would be very careful while installing the heatsink but I guess I just want to know if it is possible and I don’t need to somehow replace the socket cover. And secondly: Which FX AMD CPU would be best for dedicated streaming at 1080p 60fps to twitch using OBS or whatever or if AMD CPU’s are even good enough for dedicated streaming.
SpaceX ready to launch again
Elon Musk’s SpaceX says it has determined the cause of a launch pad explosion that destroyed a satellite in September and is ready to start launches again as early as Sunday . An unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded on September 1 in Cape Canaveral, destroying a satellite that Facebook planned to use to beam high-speed internet to Africa.
5 Ways You Can Instantly Become More Tech Savvy
With so many amazing resources available online and the growing reliance on technology, there has never been a better time to learn something new. Perhaps you want to widen your reach and turn your brick and mortar business into an e-commerce enterprise; maybe you need to develop new skills for your job or career goals; or, maybe you just want to use technology to make life more convenient and entertaining.