Facebook launches petition feature
Gather a mob and Facebook will now let you make political demands. Tomorrow Facebook will encounter a slew of fresh complexities with the launch of Community Actions, its News Feed petition feature. Community Actions could unite neighbors to request change from their local and national elected officials and government agencies. But it could also provide […]
Sudan president defiant as deadly protests continue
Security forces have fired tear gas at demonstrators in Sudan, as protests against President Omar al-Bashir enter their second month.President Bashir on Sunday reiterated claims that foreign “agents” and Darfur region rebels are fomenting dissent. Officials say 26 people have died in the protests, but rights groups say more than 40 have been killed.Protests about […]
It is a challenge to immediately identify Ahmed Suale's killers – Ghana police
The Ghana Police Service says it is a challenge to immediately identify the culprits in the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussein Suale. According to the Police, there is no known contact between Hussein Suale and whoever maybe suspected to have committed the murder. Investigative Journalist, Ahmed Hussein Suale who worked with Anas’ Tiger Eye […]
Mastercard will stop free trials from automatically billing you once they’re over
Mastercard announced a new policy today for merchants who retain your card information after you sign up for a free trial. Soon, Mastercard will require those merchants to request an official authorization for any recurring subscriptions. This is great news for forgetful or busy people who might not want to continue paying for a service […]
Microsoft is separating Cortana from search in Windows 10
Microsoft is making some big changes to Cortana in Windows 10. The software giant is planning to decouple search and Cortana in the Windows 10 taskbar, allowing voice queries to be handled separately to typing in a search box to find documents and files. This change will be implemented in the next major Windows 10 […]
Facial recognition and AI could be used to identify rare genetic disorders
A facial recognition scan could become part of a standard medical checkup in the not-too-distant future. Researchers have shown how algorithms can help identify facial characteristics linked to genetic disorders, potentially speeding up clinical diagnoses. In a study published this month in the journal Nature Medicine, US company FDNA published new tests of their software, […]
Apple’s battery cases return for the iPhone XS and XR
There’s no shortage of iPhone cases out there, of course. But for those who absolutely must have Apple’s stamp on their accessories, the company just dropped a couple of official charging cases for its latest round of handsets — the XS, XS Max and XR. The cases, first spotted by MacRumors, maintain a similar design […]
Microsoft is preparing for foldable Windows devices
Microsoft is working on adapting Windows to work on foldable devices. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the software maker is making foldable devices and dual-screen hardware a big investment area for both Windows and Surface. This investment includes adapting Windows itself and its many built-in apps to work across foldable displays […]
Less than six hours sleep per night increases risk for heart disease
Six hours: That’s the minimum amount of sleep per night you need to help your heart stay healthy, new research suggests. The study found that chronic lack of sleep and poor sleep quality raise the odds of fatty plaque accumulation in arteries — a condition known as atherosclerosis, which increases the odds of heart attack […]
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S10 February 20 in San Francisco
CES has never been much of a mobile show for Samsung — not with Mobile World Congress a little over a month away. But the company did use its big platform this week to announce the announcement of its next flagship smartphone. Turns out Samsung’s not unveiling the Galaxy S10 in Barcelona, either. In fact, […]
CES 2019: Can breath-sniffing gadgets improve your diet?
Two gadgets that analyse the gases in people’s breath in an effort to reveal how they should improve their diet are being showcased at the CES tech show in Las Vegas.Lumen and FoodMarble are both pocket-sized devices that users blow into. They pair smartphone apps that tell people things like how well they are digesting […]
The lifesaving food 90% aren’t eating enough of
If I offered you a superfood that would make you live longer, would you be interested? Naturally it reduces the chances of debilitating heart attacks and strokes as well as life-long diseases such as type-2 diabetes.And it helps keep your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels down.I should mention it’s cheap and widely available in […]
Lexar’s 1TB SD card is the first you can actually buy
The first flash memory products under the Lexar brand following its acquisition and revival are here, and what better way to kick things off than by setting a massive SD storage milestone? That’s right, you can now buy what appears to be the first legitimate, commercially available 1-terabyte SD card. SanDisk showed off a 1TB […]
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and wife MacKenzie set to divorce
Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, will divorce after 25 years of marriage, the couple announced on Wednesday morning. They did not provide a reason for their separation. “We have decided to divorce and continue our shared lives as friends,” they said in the statement, which was posted to Jeff Bezos’ Twitter page. “If we […]
