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5G-Ready iPhone 12 Might Ship Without 2×2 MIMO Support, Resulting in Slower Upload Speeds
A new report states that one of the many iPhone 12 features to not be present is 2x2 MIMO support, resulting in crippled upload speeds
Storm Dennis flood risk could be worse than Ciara
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings covering most of the UK this weekend.
A year after Pulwama attack, NIA yet to conclude final investigation
Exactly a year has passed since deadly Pulwama fidayeen (suicide) attack in which security forces suffered highest number of causalities in peacetime operations, National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Apple Designing 5G iPhone Antenna Module In-House After Being Dissatisfied With Qualcomm's Version
Apple is designing the antenna module that will be used in its 5G iPhones in-house because it was unhappy with the version that Qualcomm designed,...
Weather warnings as Scotland braced for second storm this week
Heavy rain and strong winds are predicted as Storm Dennis hits the country on Saturday.
Weather warnings as Scotland braced for second storm this week
Heavy rain and strong winds are predicted as Storm Dennis hits the country on Saturday.
[PHOTOS] A Condominium Project In Taman Desa Has Partially Collapsed
The 'Protect Taman Desa Coalition' has been protesting the project since 2017.
Ghana raking more benefits after receiving flights for other countries due to poor visibility caused by unexpected harmattan
Ghana has begun raking some benefits after receiving aircraft bound for other West African countries but could not land there due to the harmattan haze.
Apple reopens Beijing stores with temperature checks, limited hours, crowd control
Beijing's Apple Stores are open for about half the hours that they are normally, and are subjecting visitors to temperature checks and maximum occupancy limits because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Windows Terminal v0.9 adds command line arguments, auto-detect PowerShell, and more
Microsoft has released the final preview of Windows Terminal with some new features. This release adds launch command line arguments, auto-detect PowerShell versions, bug fixes and more!
Two Labour MPs self-isolating after attending summit with coronavirus patient
Labour MPs Alex Sobel and Lillian Greenwood are in self-isolation after attending the same conference as a woman who tested positive for coronavirus.
‘Bali remains safe’, says provincial health agency after Chinese tourist tested positive for COVID-19
DENPASAR, Bali: A traveller who was tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to China from Bali is unlikely to have contracted the virus in ...
How Yandex.Taxi is using automation to detect drowsy and dangerous drivers
Russian ride-hailing giant Yandex.Taxi is increasingly using automated technology to identify drowsy and dangerous drivers.
Coronavirus: 3rd Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan.The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger was found to be infected
Update on Rusev's WWE Contract Status, Ongoing Dispute
Despite being advertised for a match at WWE Super ShowDown in two weeks, Rusev's long-term status [...]
‘1500’ Lagos-bound passengers stranded in Ghana — four days after flight diversion
About 1,500 Nigerians are stranded in Ghana four days after British Airways, Rwandair, Emirates and Qatar airlines diverted their flights from the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos to Kotoka International Airport, in Accra.
Container ship MAERSK TEMA attacked, Gulf of Guinea, Feb 15 UPDATES
Feb 15 UPDATE2: 1600 UTC – MAERSK TEMA heading for Lagos at some 13 knots speed (can’t sail at full steam?). Nigerian patrol vessel and Portugal Navy ship cruising around in attack area, hunting pi…
Hundreds of people contacted as coronavirus case emerges after bus summit
Those who attended the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in Westminster on February 6 have been contacted.
'Roadworks and a railway crossing closure has left our village like a ghost town'
People in Hale say they can't get in and out, and businesses are already losing takings
Fears Newcastle Clean Air Zone plan could be delayed by malfunctioning vehicle checker system
Birmingham and Leeds have been forced to postpone their anti-pollution measures because of a malfunctioning government service, which Tyneside leaders are keeping a close eye on
Tory Burch launches ToryTrack Tory Wear OS smartwatch for $295
American fashion brand Tory Burch has a new Wear OS smartwatch called the ToryTrack Tory Smartwatch. It comes in three different color combos and can be purchased starting today for $295.
Police van allegedly used as commercial vehicle in Lagos (photos)
A Social media user recently that shared photos of a Nigerian police van that was allegedly used for commercial purposes around the Eko roundabout area in Lagos state.
Why Al Roker Once Did A 34-Hour Weather Broadcast
Al Roker broke a world record with his 34-hour broadcast. The weatherman created the "Rokerthon" for a very special reason.
Covid-19: DPM confirms foreign ships refusing to share essential info barred from docking in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Malaysia will not allow any foreign vessel that refuses to share essential information to dock in the country, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said today amid reports of recent attempts by two Hong Kong cruise ships. The deputy prime minister said the decision was made in...
Coronavirus patient attended London conference with 250 people
One of the people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK attended a conference in London last week,...
Kobe Bryant Public Memorial: Venue Taking Extra Efforts to Cut Down on Ticket Scalping
The memorial service for Kobe Byrant and Gianna Bryant will take place on Feb. 24 and the details of the event will be released shortly. However, the one thing we do know is scalping tickets will be very hard to come by. TMZ is reporting that the Staples Center — the location of the memorial [...]
Watchdog slams new social media measures in Pakistan
Pakistani legal expert Yasser Hamdani, however, described the measures as "unconstitutional", saying the law was "designed to curb freedom of speech and expression in the country".
HOURS of misery in coronavirus lockdown at Heathrow: Passengers tell how family of eight from Malaysia were screened off by staff in hazmat suits aboard one of EIGHT flights quarantined simultaneously
MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours after a passenger fell ill. Sources say delays at UK airports are happening regularly.
Brit, 29, escapes death on horror train crash after moving carriages to get drink
EXCLUSIVE: The 29-year-old, who was travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg on Wednesday evening, said she and a friend survived because they moved to a leisure carriage. A man in the carriage next to theirs was killed, and his partner was seriously injured
Mpumalanga Heritage takes its members on a tour of the city
It was a morning filled with nostalgia for many. For others, it was a journey of discovery when Mpumalanga Heritage recently took its members on a tour of the city.
Pulwama Terror Attack: All Financial Dues And Benefits Paid to Martyrs' Kin, Clarifies CRPF
The deadly Pulwama attack which took place on February 14, 2019 killed 40 CRPF personnel.
British Tesco executive, 50, dies while paddle boarding off of Lanzarote
Ofer Deshe, 50, was pulled out of the sea by surfers after getting into difficulties off spectacular Famara Beach.
Coronavirus: Valentine’s celebrations for passengers of quarantined cruise ship
Cabin-bound guests on the Diamond Princess were provided with special gifts and entertainment.
Cruise ship has largest cluster of COVID-19 patients outside China — WHO
The 218 passengers and crew onboard the cruise ship MV Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus disease-2019 represents the largest cluster of COVID-19 cases outside China, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Thursday.
15 confirmed dead in Mayuge accident
According to a statement from Police, 15 died after a taxi they were travelling in rammed into a stationary Tata lorry, killing all the occupants on the spot.
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
Vietnam turns away cruise ship over coronavirus fears - state media
Vietnam has turned away a German-owned cruise ship with more than 1,000 passengers on board over fears of coronavirus infections on board, state media reported on Friday. Authorities in Quang Ninh province, home to the UNESCO world heritage site Ha Long Bay, decided on Tuesday not to allow passengers
Major upgrade of Constellation Bus Station begins
Work is starting on a major upgrade to Constellation Station on Auckland’s North Shore which will see the bus station expanded and completely refitted over the next 15 months.
Tech firms must do more on child abuse, European police chiefs say
Cites "extreme level" of offending.
Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market
Asian plane makers have thrown huge sums at building jets but flagship projects have suffered repeated setbacks, and they face a tough time breaking into a market dominated by established players.
Storm Dennis: Scottish weather warning upgrades to amber with 'danger to life'
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to blast the country for the remainder of this week as storm Dennis hits.
PlayStation 5 Cooling System Is More Expensive Than Usual to Avoid Heating Issues – Report
According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Sony opted to spend more for the PlayStation 5 cooling system to avoid heating issues
Expert enlightens on dangers of bush burning
David Afolayan, an Environmentalist and Geographic Information Science (GIS) expert, has cautioned Nigerians on the dangers of bush burning..
New CQC concerns over troubled maternity service
Midwives at the hospital trust at the centre of a maternity investigation were having to make decisions on the treatment of high risk women which should have been made by doctors, the Care Quality Commission found in an inspection last month.
Major Upgrade Of Constellation Bus Station Begins
Work is starting on a major upgrade to Constellation Station on Auckland’s North Shore which will see the bus station expanded and completely refitted over the next 15 months.
Kobe Bryant Public Memorial Details Reportedly Revealed
Plans for Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant's public memorial at the Staples center in downtown Los Angeles are being nailed down, with TMZ reporting that details are set to be released today, a little more than a week before the Feb. 24 service. Although little information has been confirmed to the [...]
Tipper lorries strike terror on Pathanamthitta roads
Two pedestrians fatally trapped under overturned lorries
Hundreds of people contacted as coronavirus case emerges after bus summit
Those who attended the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in Westminster on February 6 have been contacted.
The overbearing demand for gratifications in Nigerian airports
BY REUBEN RINE Apart from the numerous airstrips built mainly by the Nigerian military and multinational oil companies, Nigeria has 31 airports out of which only 5 are functional for
Woman, 39, killed in crash between lorry and car on A5 near Weston Park
A 39-year-old woman was killed in a crash today between a lorry and a car on the A5 near Weston Park.
Man Utd starlet makes decision on next club ahead of touted free transfer exit
Exit expected to be confirmed this summer...
The Sony PS5 Is Making the PS4 Look Cheap
Bloomberg is reporting that Sony is having a problem driving the price down on this year’s PS5. The console is expected to launch later this year, but Sony is struggling to get the cost of manufacturing below $450 per unit.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Series Sold Out In 1 Minute: Who Did Doubt?
The Xiaomi Mi 10 is the most powerful smartphone nowadays. The manufacturer has announced it took only 1 minute to sell out the first bunch.
4, including baby, killed, 2 injured in Perak car-lorry collision
SUNGAI SIPUT: Four people, including a baby, were killed when the Proton Saga they were travelling in collided with a trailer lorry at Km37 of Jalan Ipoh-Kuala Kangsar here, last night.
Coronavirus doesn't stop Valentine's Day celebrations on quarantined cruise ship
Passengers were treated to special food and entertainment on the most loved-up day of the year.
2021 Mercedes E-Class Facelift Shows Off Sleek New Headlights
We've known for some time now that the Mercedes E-Class family is getting an update soon. Numerous spy shot...
Microsoft: Chromium Edge is about to get even faster, as these speed tests show
Microsoft's new speed benchmarks suggest it's no longer about Edge versus Chrome.
One-way traffic schemes, lane closures set this Valentine's weekend
Plan out your routes this Valentine's weekend as several lane closures and traffic schemes will be implemented across Metro Manila
Man Reacts Like Giant Idiot Toddler To Reclining Aeroplane Seat
Here’s a quick reminder for those of you who haven’t checked in with the realities of air travel in a while: aeroplane seats are designed to recline. I’m not saying that means you should recline or that it’s the ethical thing to do (personally, I don’t) but they can and people do and it’s just how it is....
Woman, 39, killed in crash between lorry and car on A5 near Weston Park
A 39-year-old woman was killed in a crash today between a lorry and a car on the A5 near Weston Park.
5 workers die as bus collides with Nasiman in Gopalganj
Five construction workers have been killed in a collision between a bus and a local passenger vehicle, Nasiman, in Gopalganj's Kashiana Upazila.
The Galaxy S20 consumes 600MB per Minute while Recording 8K Videos
Much to the chagrin of those looking forward to recording 8K footages on the Samsung Galaxy S20, the South Korean phone maker has revealed that capturing
Preparations under way to protect flood-hit areas as Storm Dennis looms
Communities in West Yorkshire saw a month’s rain in just 12 hours when Storm Ciara hit last weekend.
Two transatlantic jets divert to Shannon airport due to medical emergencies
Shannon is the country’s busiest airport for aircraft diversions.
Largest Blockchain Social Media Steemit Joining TRON’s Ecosystem
The world's largest decentralized and blockchain-based social media, as well as a blogging platform, Steemit, announced a strategic partnership with the
Five months out, Japan's Olympics organisers say 'no plan B' amid coronavirus fears
Organisers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics say they have no contingency plans for cancelling the event, despite rising fears of a coronavirus outbeak in neighbouring China. Officials said plans for the Summer Olympics to open on July 24 remained "on track", despite jolts from the virus which has infected almost 64,000 globally and killed more than 1,400, mostly in China. “The advice we’re received externally from the WHO (World Health Organisation) is that there’s no case for any contingency plans or cancelling the Games or moving the Games,” said John Coates, the head of an International Olympic Committee inspection team. Japan reported its first coronavirus death on Thursday, and is carrying out checks on passengers of a quarantined cruise ship, Diamond Princess, after the virus was found onboard earlier in February.
Dutch cruise ship passenger disembarking in Cambodia
The first passengers of Dutch cruise ship Westerdam were allowed to leave the ship during the early hours of Friday morning, Dutch time. The Holland America Line cruise ship docked in the Cambodian
Ballincollig shopping centre damaged after car strikes supporting pillar
It is understood that a car struck and demolished a supporting pillar for the roof of retail units next to Quish's SuperValu in Ballincollig.
Airport Parking and Hotels sets out 20 travel predictions for the decade
Award-winning airport parking operator, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com), has pulled together its UK travel industry predictions for the 2020s. 1. The Heathrow Hiatus Continues The Heathrow expansion will remain a political talking point and will continue to be faced with multiple challenges even if it does secure government support. 2. Gatwick’s Stealthy Development While the Heathrow debate will make headlines, Gatwick will stealthily progress the development of its second runway so that its two runways can be used simultaneously, almost certainly beating Heathrow
In Chennai, this intersection has had no working traffic signal for years
The Royapettah High Road junction is perennially chaotic with thousands of vehicles using it, but with the traffic light not working, there are constant snarls
KLM apologises after airliner crew's coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in S.Korea
Seoul: KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM, offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean saying passengers on a recent flight were not allowed to use a toilet because of the new coronavirus.
Three UK finally announces when its 5G network will go live: end of February
Three UK is the final major UK phone network to announce when its 5G network will come on-line, and it's soon.
Is This New York City’s Nicest Public Bathroom?
A curbside kiosk in Midtown Manhattan has rotating toilet seat covers, classical music and an attendant.
Blood donations, food for the elderly: Nairobians mark valentine’s day in style
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 14 – As the world commemorated Valentine’s day on Friday, several Kenyans engaged in acts of kindness targeting the elderly and the - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Cybercriminals target Nigerians, South Africans with 7,700 attacks ahead of Valentine’s Day
Some 7,700 attacks are found to have been unleashed on Nigerians, South Africans and Kenyans by cybercriminals. The attacks, targeted at lovers celebrating this year’s Valentine Day’s celebration, come through apps downloading. Russian cybersecurity outfit, Kaspersky, which discovered these breaches, disclosed that its analysis showed that within 2019, the region saw a circulation of 1,486 […]
GTA Online – Now Find Diamonds in the Casino if You Complete the Heist
News | GTA Online – Now Find Diamonds in the Casino if You Complete the Heist
Stephanie Simpson: New Zealand police find body of missing woman
Stephanie Simpson is thought to have died in a "tragic accident" while hiking in a national park.
Bitcoin Tweets Reach 2-Year High as $10K Fuels Google Interest Surge
Twitter users churn out 75,000 posts mentioning Bitcoin in a single day, as price action sees mainstream consumers pay fresh attention.
Telugu migrant labourers stranded without work permit in Iraq to return home
Explaining the fate of those migrants who were without work permit, Telugu Gulf Employees Welfare Association president Alagonda Dakshina Murthy, who works in Erbil, said his association had approached the MoS for MEA V Muraleedharan during his visit to Iraq in November 2019.
Storm Dennis warnings hit travel plans as attractions batten down the hatches
Travel plans have been hit, markets will close and attractions face a nervous wait as Storm Dennis brings heavy rain and strong winds.
Audi E-Tron Proves Electric Cars Are Not Built For Towing
Electric vehicles and towing have never really been friendly companions. Despite vastly more capable EVs an...
'Drunk' woman slams her BMW into a boulder at 100mph at 2am, flies through the air and then gets out acting like 'nothing happened'
Marisela Ovalle, 27, ripped across 4th Street and Daisy Avenue at 2am Thursday, smashing her 4 Series coupe into a boulder and sending the car flying through Long Beach.
NLEX Harbor Link Malabon Exit to officially open February 21
New Malabon Exit at NLEX Harbor Link scheduled to be opened next week
2000 iPhones doled out to quarantined cruise ship passengers
Crew and holiday-makers quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship because of the coronavirus are being given iPhones for easy access to information, and online medical consultations.
An EU judge told Google it's landed on Monopoly's 'Go to Jail' square and reportedly threatened to increase its $2.6 billion antitrust fine, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Google faced stinging criticism from an EU General Court judge as it fights a $2.6 billion antitrust fine first imposed in 2017.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
OnePlus 8 leaked with disappointingly little RAM but a great chipset
The OnePlus 8 or even the OnePlus 8 Pro might just have 8GB of RAM based on a benchmark.
Microsoft Edge Canary gains extension syncing
You can now sync your extensions across devices if you're running Microsoft Edge Canary. The feature is rolling out now and makes it easier to set up and manage your browser across devices.
Stephanie Simpson: body of British hiker found in New Zealand
Essex woman, 32, had been missing for a week in Mount Aspiring national park
Xiaomi: the new security checks on MIUI 11 will report you abnormal app behavior
MIUI 11 is testing a function that will report you abnormal apps behavior. The new feature is called “App Behavior Records” in MIUI 11.
Storm Dennis flood risk could be worse than Ciara
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings covering most of the UK this weekend.
Remedy confirms it has three games in the works, alongside this year's Control DLC
Including a mystery title and live service game.
An EU judge told Google it’s landed on Monopoly’s ‘Go to Jail’ square and reportedly threatened to increase its $2.6 billion antitrust fine
Google’s legal battle with the EU over antitrust fines has just gotten fierce.
Windows 10 version 1809 will fall out of support on May 12, 2020
The update process to Windows 10 version 1809 was rocky, dealing with a major deletion bug and delays. In a few months, that version of Windows 10 will officially reach end of support, pushing people towards newer, more stable versions of Windows 10.
Passengers on ship turned away over virus fears disembark in Cambodia
Passengers on a cruise ship that spent two weeks at sea after being turned away by five countries over coronavirus fears started disembarking in ...
Under China's coronavirus lockdown, millions have nowhere to go
(Reuters) - Around 500 million people in China are currently affected by policies put in place restricting movement, to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Passenger with suspected coronavirus lands at Heathrow
A passenger travelling from San Francisco suspected of having coronavirus has landed at Heathrow airport this morning having fallen ill on the flight.
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated ...
Journalist Makes 14-yr-Old Daughter CEO of Media Business
The popular radio journalist lost his job after a lay off exercise but lived to fight another day where he formed the...
Gordon Murray Design reveals autonomous quadricycle
Gordon Murray Design wants to make autonomous driving an easy pill to swallow with its capsule-shaped Motiv.
Russian woman in court for fleeing virus quarantine
A Russian hospital on Friday filed a lawsuit against a woman for escaping her coronavirus quarantine, complaining of being forcibly held and given inedible meals. The head doctor of the Botkin h...
Samsung officially introduces 2020 4K QLED TVs
There will be four ranges in Europe
Coronavirus: KLM airline apologises after crew bans passengers from using toilet on 10-hour flight to South Korea
KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM, offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean saying passengers on a recent flight were not allowed to use a toilet because of the new coronavirus.
The DNC was reportedly 'intimately involved' with the creation of the infamous app that botched the Iowa caucuses, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - National Democratic party officials had requested access to the app before the caucuses, according to a report by Yahoo News.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Thonglor police looking for suspicious foreigner with child
Thonglor police said Friday that they have attempted unsuccessfully to track down a foreign man who has been begging for money in Bangkok with young children A week after saying claiming to be unaware of the man routinely spotted with a sleeping...
India’s proposed internet regulations could threaten privacy everywhere
India wants to end encrypted messaging as we know it — and it’s not clear tech companies can win the fight
Realme X50 Pro 5G to come with a 90Hz display, 65W 'SuperDart' charging
Realme's upcoming 5G flagship phone will feature a 90Hz AMOLED display and 65W 'SuperDart' fast charging.
PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia resume flights to Taiwan after gov't lifts travel ban
(UPDATED) Check the list of flights here
Taman Desa condo developer confirms slab collapse, says cause under investigation
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The developer of The Address condominium project in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur has affirmed a structure in the building gave way during construction earlier today. In a statement on The Address’ official Facebook page, Maxim Holdings management also sought to assure its...
Warning over transport disruption as UK braces for Storm Dennis
Winds of up to 70mph and severe downpours are forecast.
An upcoming update to add HomeKit support to the tri-band Linksys Velop routers [updated]
When you link your Velop router with Apple's Home app, it will be able to monitor all your HomeKit accessories and prevent unwanted traffic and malware from spreading.
Zuckerberg’s Early Diary Plays a Starring Role in New Facebook Opus
Facebook: The Inside Story provides deep access to company executives, including Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg.
1,000-HP Yenko Camaro Now Available From Chevy Dealerships
Specialty Vehicle Engineering now offers the 2020 Yenko/SC Stage 1 Camaro that makes 1,000 horsepower from a custom built 6.8-liter V8 engine.
Everton Show the Way by Promoting Community Rather than Gambling
In a climate of serious concern finally rising about football’s drenching with gambling adverts, Everton showed a glimpse of a better future at their home match with Crystal Palace on Saturday. Rather than promoting to the watching world Everton’s sp
No virus peak in sight, another Indian infected on cruise ship
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian embassy in Japan said.Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac said the state has ‘won the fight over Corona’ as all 3 patients have recovered
KLM apologizes after airliner crew's coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in South Korea
KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM , offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean ...
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip selling out quickly in the US due to limited stock
Just hours after going on sale, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip sold out, likely a result of intentionally limited stock. If you wanted one, you'll have to wait.
Cyclist knocked off his bike when Tesco van turned into cycle lane
Video shows the moment the van indicates and swings into the cyclist's path, knocking him to the ground.
Driver snared in undercover sting at Liverpool vs Barcelona game
He wasn't celebrating the Reds winning 4-0 and getting to the final
Third Indian tests positive for coronavirus on board quarantined Japanese cruise
This is the third confirmed case of Indian nationals testing positive for the deadly coronavirus, which has claimed lives of over 1,100 people in China.
Breaking: Lagos closes 16 companies over N126.19m tax evasion
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service(LIRS) on Friday announced that it had closed 16 companies in the state over alleged failure to
More Chinese medical staff infected with coronavirus as death toll rises
Amid concerns about shortages of protective equipment, more than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new coronavirus since the outbreak...
Plastic Surgery Patient Photos, Info Exposed by Leaky Database
Hundreds of thousands of documents with plastic surgery patients' personal information and highly sensitive photos were exposed online by an improperly secured Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 bucket.
Yandex claims 2 million self-driving car miles, double in 4 months
Yandex's autonomous cars have driven 2 million miles to date, double the figure reported in October and 4 times the number announced in August.
Xbox Insiders can be the first to preview Obsidian's Xbox exclusive, Grounded
Xbox Insiders can get a first look at Obsidian's Xbox exclusive, Grounded. A news post over on Obsidian website is pointing people towards signing up to the programme.
Behind the Scenes: Futuristic Racing Motorcycle
About Me Hi! My name is Lautaro Iglesias, I am a freelance 3D generalist from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I started using Blender in 2012 and I have been using it every day since 2015. I studied industrial design and graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires, but what really interests me is 3D stuff,Read More
The DNC was reportedly 'intimately involved' with the creation of the infamous app that botched the Iowa caucuses
National Democratic party officials had requested access to the app before the caucuses, according to a report by Yahoo News.
Facebook's influencers nod shows murky side of campaign ads
Facebook's green light for political campaigns to pay prominent social media users to spread their messages is highlighting the difficulties around setting rules for the fast-changing world of online ...
Coronavirus: Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan said on Friday as authorities confirmed that 218 people have been infected with the deadly virus on the quarantined ship.
Fraport to speed passengers through two Brazilian airports
RIO de JANEIRO – Fraport Brasil has installed SITA’s passenger processing technology at the two airports it manages in Brazil, Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Porto Alegre Airport (POA). New self-service gates provide passengers with automated entry to the security checking area with a simple scan of their boarding pass. This will reduce queues and make the process four times as efficient. Andreea Pal, CEO of Fraport Brasil, said: “A significant part of our remit is to invest in infrastructure to transform
Oppo Reno 3 Pro with 44MP dual front cameras to launch in India on March 2
Oppo Reno 3 Pro with 44MP dual punch-hole selfie camera will launch in India on March 2. Oppo Mobile India shared a 15-second teaser video on YouTube confirming the launch date.
Grab Spotimo now, because it will be removed from the Microsoft Store soon
Spotify client Spotimo will be removed from the Microsoft Store soon. Spotify filed a content infringement claim to Microsoft against Spotimo, so the app will be taken down. If you want to use it, you'll have to download it before it gets pulled.
Audi RS7 Diecast Model Car Is Incredibly Detailed
See this diecast Audi RS7 model car that features working lights throughout, including the instrument cluster, ambient lighting, and more.
Police Scotland officers ‘cruelly mocked’ dying prisoner as he cried ‘I’m gonnae die’ and begged for help
CRUEL cops laughed at a prisoner as he writhed in agony and screamed “I’m just gonnae die” hours before falling dead. Alan Hay, 49, was left to lick pain medicine from a plastic m…
China Turns to Blockchain As Coronavirus Spins Out of Control
With 65,000 people infected with the coronavirus Chinese startup Hyperchain has launched a blockchain-based platform for charitable donations.
Online scam reveals a lack of controls
Experts say that the possible theft of $4.1 million in public funds shows problems in public administration systems and that cybercrime continues to accelerate
Reports | PSG to offer Kylian Mbappe £41 million per year amidst Real Madrid interest
Paris Saint-Germain are set to offer French superstar Kylian Mbappe a £41 million per year contract in order to keep the 21-year-old at the club. The 2018 World Cup winner has been heavily linked with a move away after he rejected PSG’s first attempt at extending his current contract beyond 2022.
NTSB releases preliminary report on helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant
The NTSB released its preliminary report Friday over the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on Jan. 26.
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
Yokohama: The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated lodging after testing negative for the new coronavirus.
Coronavirus-sufferer 'went to UK conference attended by 250 including Tory Lord'
The Chinese national, who was diagnosed with coronavirus three days later, attended the conference at the QEII centre in Westminster where star speaker was Baroness Vere of Norbiton
Flight Centre lifts stop-sell on SAA tickets
Its preferred travel insurance provider has reinstated cover to SAA, effective immediately.
The current winner of the streaming wars might not be who you think
We might look at the streaming wars as an epic battle for dominance, but the truth is that there is a clear winner and its’s not even close.
LIST: Traffic schemes for Alabang, Balintawak starting February 14
The traffic adjustments will give way to construction works for the Skyway extension and Skyway Stage 3 projects
The DNC was reportedly 'intimately involved' with the creation of the infamous app that botched the Iowa caucuses
National Democratic party officials had requested access to the app before the caucuses, according to a report by Yahoo News.
'Lady of Legend': Severn Valley Railway lines up special guest train
A special guest has been lined up for the Severn Valley Railway's Spring Steam Gala – the newly built Lady of Legend steam train.
Coronavirus: Third Indian on cruise ship in Japan tests positive; all are doing well, says embassy
They have been taken to ‘hospitals for further treatment and quarantine’.
IOTA Network Brought to a Standstill as DevOps Team Investigates Trinity Wallet Bug
The IOTA Foundation has turned off the network after several Trinity wallet users had their funds drained. As per the announcement, most of the infected devices are running the Windows version of Trinity, and the attack is believed to be ongoing. IOTA Foundation has been criticized for its actions, claiming IOTA is a decentralized network and possessing the power to turn its network off at will, February 14, 2019.
Dad and son from Wolf Pack Hunters UK locked up after turning up late for Forfar court case
Father and son members of a self-styled paedophile hunting gang have been locked up after turning up late for an Angus court appearance.
Google calls out Samsung for ‘unnecessary’ changes to Android’s kernel
In a security-focused post, Google has called out Samsung, one of the biggest Android OEMs, for "unnecessary" changes to the Linux kernel core.
Experienced interim moves to new challenged trust
A struggling hospital trust has appointed an experienced interim chief executive for the coming financial year.
Seoul Global Challenge 2019-2020 Finds Success in Finding Innovative Solutions to Reduce the Fine Dust in Seoul Subway
The Seoul Global Challenge (hereinafter called \"SGC\") 2019-2020, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by Seoul Business Agency (SBA) aimed at finding innovative solutions to urban problems by inviting global innovators, culminated with the awards ceremony on the 6th, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
Telangana HC seeks report on State’s steps to tackle COVID-19 outbreak
Chief Secretary asked to file report by Feb. 26
#TECH: First major tech event of 2020 cancelled over Covid-19 fears
THE Mobile World Congress (MWC) has become the first international tech event cancelled due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Three injured as tractor and car smash closes road
Road remains closed and one casualty was taken to hospital
Rifle used to spot protesters
RCMP say the enforcement of an injunction against protesters blocking Coastal GasLink from accessing sites along the Morice West Forest Service Road near Houston, B.C. has concluded with a total of 28 arrests.
Apple MacBook is spotted running Windows 10X
We’ve already heard the OS will run on clamshell notebooks – and even Apple hardware, it would seem, with some trickery.
The instincts of a totalitarian state
On Feb. 7, news of the death of Dr. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at the Wuhan Central Hospital who was among the very first to warn of the novel coronavirus, grabbed headlines not only in China but all across the world. Wuhan recorded its first case of novel coronavirus pneumonia on Dec. 1 last year.…
Vietnam turns away two cruise ships over coronavirus fears
HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam has denied two cruise ships permission to dock due to fears of coronavirus infections on board, Vietnamese state media and a cruise operator reported on Friday.
AMD Threadripper 3990X 128-thread monster is too much for Windows 10 Pro to handle
To get the full performance of the 3990X, you might want to consider an OS upgrade.
Coronavirus: DGCA extends airport screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Aviation regulator DGCA asked airports and airlines on Friday that passengers arriving in flights from Japan and South Korea must be screened once they step out of aerobridges in order to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus infection. Till date,
Japan vows to step up efforts on coronavirus testing, containment after first fatality
Elderly passengers who have medical conditions or are in windowless rooms can complete their quarantine onshore, Kato said.
Weather warnings as Scotland braced for second storm this week
Heavy rain and strong winds are predicted as Storm Dennis hits the country on Saturday.
5G iPhone and iPad Pro arriving in the fall - Gizchina.com
5G iPhone and iPad Pro arriving in the fall. 5G iPhone and iPad Pro Models With A14 Series Chip will Launch in Fall 2020.
A love tunnel of trees and giant kissing statues: Ten of the world's lesser-known romantic places to celebrate Valentine's Day
If you don't want to mark your match-up the same way as every other loved-up pair on Valentine's Day, pay close attention. Here we've rounded up ten lesser-known places linked to love around the globe.
Waikato Expressway driving towards completion
Hon Phil TwyfordMinister of TransportMP for Te Atatū
UK police deny responsibility for poster urging parents to report kids for using Kali Linux
Updated: Using Discord, too, is apparently a warning sign that your child is turning into a naughty hacker.
PM Modi To Flag Off IRCTC’s Kashi Mahakal Express Linking Three Jyotirlingas Of Lord Shiva During His Varanasi Visit
PM Modi during his one-day trip to his constituency will also inaugurate several other projects.
Schools liaison police officer, 38, died when she was hit by a train as she faced the sack over convictions for drink-driving and being drunk in charge of a child under seven
PC Lianne Matthews, 38, died just weeks before she was due to face a disciplinary hearing. She had been fined £1,000 and banned from driving for 20 months after her convictions.
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
Council says vehicle ban a success despite business complaints
Central Dunedin businesses are up in arms about cars and buses being banned in the Octagon. The Dunedin City Council is hailing the trial closure of the landmark as a success but retailers say it has left them out of pocket and unsure of their future if any ban becomes permanent. The council is holding a series of pedestrian-only trials in the Octagon from January to late March, at the cost of $150,000. The plan is being marketed as the Octagon Experience. The current trial, which began on 27 January and finishes on Sunday, is the most widespread.
US Govt Updates Info on North Korean Malware
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released new info on North Korean malware with six new and updated Malware Analysis Reports (MARs) related to malicious cyber activity from North Korea.
Coronavirus: Valentine’s celebrations for passengers of quarantined cruise ship
Cabin-bound guests on the Diamond Princess were provided with special gifts and entertainment.
South Scotland MSP calls for government crunch talks on the state of Ayrshire transport
Brian Whittle has called on the Scottish Government to get serious about improving the area’s road and rail links.
Trains in the newly electrified Thanjavur-Tiruvarur broad gauge section can now operate
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Southern Circle, Bengaluru, has given statutory clearance for passenger and freight train services on this section
Alstom executive investigated over Italian train crash
ROME (Reuters) - Italian prosecutors have placed a senior executive of engineering group Alstom under investigation after a deadly high-speed train derailment in the northern Italian region of Lodi last week.
Santa Barbara Airport Gets Record Passengers for 2019
The airlines serving Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) have completed their passenger reporting for 2019 and confirm that the Airport has broken all-time records for passenger traffic for calendar year 2019. Still, the Airport’s numbers would have been even higher – exceeding one million passengers – if the Airport had not been closed for 18 hours on August 25, 2019 after a private C-130 aircraft crashed on the main runway, cancelling all flights.
Eight planes held on lockdown at Heathrow airport amid coronavirus fears
Eight planes were grounded at London's Heathrow Airport today (February 14 2020) after passengers were reported to be displaying symptoms of the deadly coronavirus.
VW boss says no to coal, yes to Fridays for Future
‘If Germany does not make progress on the phase-out of coal, we cannot expect others to do so either,’ writes Herbert Diess.
Borderlands 3 February Update is now available, increases level cap, full patch notes revealed
Gearbox has released the February Update for Borderlands 3.
Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung cleared of coronavirus risks
Locations visited by Diamond Princess cruise ship passengers now safe for travel: CECC
Remedy tease new project and hint at possible Xbox Series X version of Control
Remedy Entertainment published its latest financial earnings and released some information on what the studio is currently up to. Including progress on the live-service game Vanguard and an unannounced project.
Some Pixel owners appear to have lost the ability to save Call Screen audio
It appears that some Pixel owners have lost the ability to save the audio from any calls blocked using the Call Screen feature.
Olympics 2020 Tokyo chiefs make decision amid Coronavirus outbreak
The deadly Coronavirus has already claimed the lives of 1,400 people and infected 64,000 others, throwing the 2020 games into doubt
Tonto Dikeh will expose Bobrisky as she did ex-husband - Kingsley Abasili
A Nigerian man has taken to social media to react to reports of Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky's plan to get married. Identified as Kingsley Abasili, he stated that Tonto Dikeh would exposed Bobrisky like she did her ex.
Coronavirus outbreak: Tibet’s Nyingchi discourages tourists from visiting the remote region
Tibet has activated an emergency response and warned that the outbreak of the disease could be much worse.
Two transatlantic jets make emergency landings at Shannon
Flights from Spain and Bahamas both declared medical emergencies on board
Zelensky's trip to Oman: President's Office to sue journalists of Skhemy project
The President's Office also draws the UA:Pershyi public broadcaster's attention to the distribution of false information via its facilities.
Watch: More Than 4 Construction Workers Trapped Under Partially Collapsed Taman Desa Building
Hopefully, authorities will move swiftly and take necessary action to save these construction workers as soon as possible before the structure collapses even further! https://www.facebook.com/myedgeprop/videos/784561648731520/?v=784561648731520 It's recently been reported that an apartment under construction partially collapsed in the Taman Desa area, shocking all citizens living in the area. While it…
Is China Underreporting Coronavirus Figures? 6 Health Workers Died, 1,716 Infected
Didn't China understand that the health workers are at greater risk? What measures did it take?
Tonto Dikeh will expose Bobrisky as she did ex-husband - Kingsley Abasili
A Nigerian man has taken to social media to react to reports of Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky's plan to get married. Identified as Kingsley Abasili, he stated that Tonto Dikeh would exposed Bobrisky like she did her ex.
Cruise ship passenger tested for coronavirus on Sydney arrival
A passenger aboard a cruise ship that docked in Sydney Harbour early on Friday morning has been tested for the deadly coronavirus.
Ghent-based uman.ai raises €500K to map employees’ work skills
The Belgian startup uman.ai, whose software helps teams to share skills more efficiently, has just announced raising €500K. The round was led by imec.istart, Skyhaus (parent company of a.o. ML6) and Roel Naessens (ex-Google), and additionally, the startup received innovation grants from VLAIO. With the funds raised, uman.ai wants to develop its platform further and set up a high-performance go-to-market strategy.
Tunnel collapses at Mozambique ruby mine kill 11 illegal miners
At least eleven illegal miners in northern Mozambique’s Montepuez ruby mine have died following a series of tunnel collapses over three days.
Vanessa Bryant honors daughter Gianna by renaming charity ‘Mamba & Mambacita’ after her and Kobe
KOBE Bryant’s heartbroken widow said today that she is renaming her husband’s foundation to honor daughter Gianna, who was also killed in last month’s helicopter crash.
Passengers on shunned coronavirus ship greeted with kisses from Cambodia PM
The MS Westerdam rejected at five countries before Cambodia welcomed it with open arms.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's PC test flight has started
Why are they "test flights" and not just "betas"?
Pasig City partners with ARTA for first-ever LGU anti-red tape unit
The Pasig City government was the first local government unit (LGU) to forge a partnership with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for the creation of a specialized unit against bureaucratic red tape.
Overwhelming response to Invest Karnataka-Hubballi Conference
As many as 51 memorandums of understanding signed; Rajesh Exports plans to invest ₹ 50,000 crore to manufacture electric vehicles and lithium cells and batteries
UNIPORT expels 8 students over alleged plagiarism, malpractices
The Senate of University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) has expelled eight students over alleged misconduct bordering on plagiarism, extortion
Coronavirus kills nearly 1,400 in China so far, 64,000 affected
The epidemic, which surfaced in a Chinese seafood and poultry market in December last year, has spread to 24 countries, forcing the World Health Organization to declare the situation a global health emergency.
Pandora's Apple Watch app will soon stream music without an iPhone
As long as you have a WiFi or data connection, you won't need your phone close by to listen to whatever you want.
Etihad Airways launches TravelPass, an innovative subscription-based travel solution
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with Norwegian technology developer Braathens IT, to develop TravelPass, an innovative travel solution initially aimed at corporate and frequent travellers which will launch later this year. The new TravelPass technology provides a subscription-based travel solution, allowing Etihad to offer its frequent guests complete flexibility and ease with their regular and recurring travel arrangements. Customers can purchase a TravelPass for a set number of trips or a particular travel period
Russian woman faces court for fleeing virus quarantine
According to Russian laws, leaving quarantine is punishable by a fine
Eight planes put on lockdown at Heathrow over coronavirus fears
A passenger of United Airlines flight was 'taken to the back of the plane' after falling ill.
Mozilla's New Firefox Android App Only Supports These Extensions For Now
Mozilla is about to remove the Nightly beta of its new Firefox Android browser from the Google Play Store, leaving only Firefox Preview for users to try. It’s worth swapping over from the Nightly build to this browser right now, or giving it a peek for the first time, but there’s one small catch: Only one...
Heathrow coronavirus fears as 'eight planes held on lockdown'
A passenger on board took to Twitter to say travellers had been asked to fill in a forms and remain on board after fears one traveller could be carrying the killer virus
Maserati SUV Officially Announced For 2021
Maserati has announced that the first pre-production models of its new SUV will begin rolling off the assembly line before the end of the year.
Vietnam turns away cruise ship over coronavirus fears
Vietnam has turned away a German owned cruise ship with more than 1,000 passengers on board over fears of coronavirus infections on board,
Bengaluru to get daily non-stop flight to US from October
The airliner's Boeing 787 aircraft will take around 17 hours to complete the trip
'Remaining Restriction Should be Lifted Swiftly,' Says EU After Envoys Visit to Kashmir
“While we recognise the serious security concerns, it is important that the remaining restrictions be lifted swiftly,” said Virginie Battu-Henriksson, EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Microsoft's Windows Terminal: This is the final preview of its new command-line tool
Microsoft's Windows Terminal developers take a leaf from GNU terminal tmux.