Archives
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NEWS 
January 27, 2022 Apple no longer has security patches for iOS 14, confirms this was “temporary”
Last June, Apple offered iPhone users a grace period to delay the inevitable update to iOS 15/iPad OS 15. When iOS 15 launched back in October, users would be given the option to stay on iOS 14 or experience the new update right away. Those who opted to say on iOS 14 would continue to […]
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COMPUTERS 
November 19, 2021 Qualys on cyber challenges: still to patch is no fair match
Qualys, Inc. staged its QSC 2021 conference in Las Vegas from November 15 to 18 and the Computer Weekly Developer Network was tuned in from the ‘get-go’ to listen to what the cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions company is tabling next. In a slightly unusually format, Qualys president and CEO Sumedh Thakar gave way to a guest speaker for the […]
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ELECTRONICS 
February 1, 2020 All stocked up, electronics makers see no immediate hit from virus
NEW DELHI : Indian electronics makers are unlikely to face immediate production disruptions because of the coronavirus outbreak in China, the global manufacturing base for electronic parts, as many of them had stocked up in advance anticipating Chinese New Year holidays. Many of them may have to resort to production cutbacks if the health crisis worsens in China, […]
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COMPUTERS 
February 27, 2019 Raspberry Pi: No longer the fastest $35 computer but still the best
The past year has produced a steady stream of single-board computers that surpass the specs of the flagship Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, some of which have also matched its rock-bottom $35 price tag. But getting hands-on with these boards reveals the specs sheet only tells half the story. Boot up one of these theoretically […]
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ALL DEALS 
August 7, 2018 Google Pixel 3 to Ship With Android 9 Pie’s Gesture Navigation Only, No Standard Buttons
HIGHLIGHTS Google Pixel 3 will exclusively use gesture navigation There will be no option to switch back to regular controls Other OEMs will have the option to choose gesture navigation Google has officially released Android 9.0 Pie and the latest operating system is now rolling out to all Google Pixel smartphones. The successor to Android Oreo comes with […]
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ELECTRONICS 
June 30, 2018 Microsoft Has No Plans for Xbox One VR, PC ‘Best Platform for Immersive VR and MR’
HIGHLIGHTS VR is not coming to the Xbox One Microsoft is focused on Xbox One experiences centred around the TV The PC is where VR and MR will shine it feels At E3 2016, when the Xbox One X was known as Project Scorpio, Microsoft waxed eloquent on the use of VR for its souped up Xbox One […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
June 16, 2018 Japanese men no longer calling all the shots at home
A Family enjoy cherry blossoms in Toyokawa, Japan CREDIT: GETTY Women are increasingly calling the shots in Japanese households, with the influence of husbands – not long ago the undisputed master of the home – in sharp decline. The latest edition of study conducted every decade by the Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living shows that more […]
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CLOTHING 
June 5, 2018 The Sexist History Of No Pockets In Women’s Clothing
An historical reenactment of medieval bags. Photo: DEA / C. BALOSSINI / Getty When shopping for women’s jeans, how many times have you found yourself disappointed with the pockets of the garment? They are either fake or too small to serve the purpose of being a pocket. As women, we all are also familiar with […]
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NEWS 
August 8, 2017 No Night On August 12, Say WhatsApp Forwards: Separating Space News From Junk News
The August night sky promises to be a busy month for stargazers with a string of visually spectacular celestial events expected to occur over the coming days. The main draw continues to be the total solar eclipse expected to take place on August 21st but this month will also offer the chance to view a […]
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NEWS 
July 11, 2017 Poker-Winning Machine Is No Threat to Humans
I didn’t worry too much when computers beat humans at checkers, chess, or Go. It was, after all, only a matter of time before someone built a powerful computer with a vast database of known game situations. But now that machines are beating professionals at poker – a game of imperfect information – a question must […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
April 24, 2017 After Knee or Hip Replacement, No Place Like Home
Growing numbers of Americans are outliving their joints. More than a million operations are done annually to replace worn-out knees and hips, and that number is expected to skyrocket in the coming decades as the population ages. Joint replacements typically restore lost mobility, making it possible for people to get health-enhancing exercise and enjoy countless […]
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CLOTHING 
February 16, 2017 Ivanka Trump Clothing No Longer Shows Up on Burlington’s Website
Burlington appears to have joined a growing list of retailers that have dropped clothing and accessories by Ivanka Trump. A search for the product on the Burlington website yielded no results on Monday; Business Insider reports the items have not shown up since last Friday. Ivanka Trump’s clothing line has been disappearing from major retailers […]
