Mars even more toxic to life than we thought, tests reveal

Mars even more toxic to life than we thought, tests reveal

07.07.2017

While perchlorates, which are composed of chlorine and oxygen, are toxic to humans, microbes typically love the stuff. "If we want to find life on Mars , we have to take this into consideration and look at trying to find sub-surface life that wouldn't be exposed to these conditions", Wadsworth told AFP.

Nintendo Switch Online app for iOS finally coming 21 July

Nintendo Switch Online app for iOS finally coming 21 July

07.07.2017

It has been created to "enhance your online experience" for compatible titles on the Switch. New features unique to the game sequel are set to be highlighted at the livestream event as well. Full-time Nintendo Switch Online service will only begin by the time the next year rolls in. In 2018, Nintendo plans to begin charging an annual fee of $19.99 Dollars (about $24 CAD) to play games online.

Pikachu Dons Ash's Hat For Pokemon GO's Birthday

Pikachu Dons Ash's Hat For Pokemon GO's Birthday

07.07.2017

One year ago Pokémon GO launched and quickly became a phenomenon. Starting today, July 6th, at 1:00 pm PT, Pokémon Go players can capture a special Pikachu that'll have the same hat worn by Ash in the Pokémon animated series. There will even be activities based in Chester Castle, which is open to the public for the first time in 20 years. While it's surprisingly limited in scope, this may be due to the fact that the Pokémon GO Fest is taking place later this month in Chicago.

How To Insert Links, Use Creative Backgrounds, New Voice Filters

How To Insert Links, Use Creative Backgrounds, New Voice Filters

07.07.2017

Check out the new features in the video below and stay tuned for more updates and upgrades coming soon. To use the feature the users have to click on paperclip icon to add a link before sending a Snap . Exactly as the name implies, Snapchat users can tap on various voice filters to augment their voice on a Snapchat video. The feature was so far available with only Discover content but has now been extended to Snap as well.

Sign of the times: Rafael Nadal's freakish autograph request at Wimbledon

Sign of the times: Rafael Nadal's freakish autograph request at Wimbledon

07.07.2017

But if Nadal should need any additional motivation, he could find it here in buckets. Rafa also went on to add that he used to be more carefree when he was younger and played with a lot less pressure. I am through to the second round. He knelt down to kiss the grass after clinching the biggest win of his career and told the BBC: "I'm just really happy, my first grand slam win, Centre Court of Wimbledon ".

Qualcomm unleashes the dragon, wants to ban iPhone sales

Qualcomm unleashes the dragon, wants to ban iPhone sales

07.07.2017

The chipmaker company is also requesting the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington to prohibit versions of the iPhone that aren't built with its chips from entering the United States and to bar sales of those products already in the country.

More than 100 shot in Chicago over 4th of July weekend

More than 100 shot in Chicago over 4th of July weekend

07.07.2017

Police say that an eruption of gun violence after the official end of the 4th of July weekend left almost as many people dead, in a few hours, as were killed between Friday afternoon and midnight Tuesday. The weekend began more violently, with 19 people shot on Friday night and 23 on Saturday. "It's perplexing. We deployed some very successful tactics over the Memorial Day weekend", he added.

King of chase Kohli goes past Sachin Tendulkar

King of chase Kohli goes past Sachin Tendulkar

07.07.2017

The most special part of the entire innings was the manner in which Virat Kohli finished off the game. However, in the next match at the same venue, Dhoni was in the news for all the wrong reasons as he crawled his way to 54 off 114 balls as India lost by 11 runs.

European Union weighing record fine in Android anti-trust case

European Union weighing record fine in Android anti-trust case

07.07.2017

Now the European Union antitrust regulators are building up a case against Google over its Android mobile operating system, which they believe is being used by the company to shut out the competition since 2011. However, that is the least of Google's troubles as they face another record fine over perceived antitrust aspects of Android. Now, two sources close to the matter tell Reuters that the European Commission is considering another antitrust fine related to Android that could ...

Qatar leads Middle East airlines in exemption from laptop ban

Qatar leads Middle East airlines in exemption from laptop ban

07.07.2017

The Gulf carrier confirmed Thursday that it's received an exemption on flights from Doha's Hamad International Airport to destinations in the USA via travel alert published on its official website. Qatar Airways , the 2017 Airline of the Year as awarded by Skytrax, has confirmed the expedited launch of two new destinations by the end of August, with several more announcements to follow shortly.