Nigeria's leader to return 'very shortly:' Acting president

Nigeria's leader to return 'very shortly:' Acting president

15.07.2017

Mr Osinbajo, now back in Nigeria, said he had discussed a wide range of issues during the hour-long meeting. Earlier this week, Nigeria's first lady Aisha Buhari launched a cryptic attack, apparently aimed at powerful ruling party politicians suspected of manoeuvring for the presidency or deputy presidency while her husband was ill.

Giant Iceberg the Size of Delaware Breaks off Antarctica

Giant Iceberg the Size of Delaware Breaks off Antarctica

15.07.2017

The Larsen A and B ice shelves, which were situated further north on the Antarctic Peninsula, collapsed in 1995 and 2002, respectively. Yet, the impact of such a loss on the stability of the ice shelf itself may not be benign. Scientists announced on Wednesday that the rift had finally completed its path through the ice, causing the 2,200 square mile (5,800 square kilometre) iceberg to snap off.

Google Play Music uploaded/purchased music is now available on Google Home

Google Play Music uploaded/purchased music is now available on Google Home

15.07.2017

This is determined based on your listening habits, so the more you listen to music with the service, the better the personalization will be. Google explains that this station is created to offer up album releases and singles based on the previous two weeks of your listening history plus your music preferences.

PC shipments continue steady decline

PC shipments continue steady decline

15.07.2017

Gartner's data philosophy clearly handicapped Apple . Those using abusive language or negative behavior will result in being blacklisted on Disqus. This slump, Gartner claims, is to blame on higher PC prices, which in turn is to blame on a global shortage of components.

BMW, Microsoft drive Skype into new 5 Series

BMW, Microsoft drive Skype into new 5 Series

15.07.2017

It is trying to make the people connect to the Skype meetings in the vehicle. Microsoft also plans to integrate calendars, to-do list and contacts using the car's voice and navigation systems. Now it is working to add the Skype for Business goal to its infotainment features. In what is good news for BMW enthusiasts in the UK, the auto maker is planning to roll-out Skype for Business initially in the UK, France and Germany before expanding the feature to other countries.

Luxury Smartphone Brand Vertu is Closing

Luxury Smartphone Brand Vertu is Closing

15.07.2017

The new owner bought the company for 1.9 million GBP (about $2.46 million) but unfortunately came with a 128 million GBP ($166 million) accounting deficit. 402.65 crores). Ultimately, Vertu could only sell phones to those for whom phones didn't matter. Uzan has stated that he will still hold on to the brand and plans to resurrect the company and its services at some point in the future, perhaps as soon as September of this year (according to Vertu's website).

Google Launches the new Backup and Sync App

Google Launches the new Backup and Sync App

15.07.2017

Previously, the only files on your computer that can be backed up are those that are on the Google Drive folder or those that you will directly upload onto the Drive . Users can conveniently back up important files and photos from their desktop. "This new tool replaces the existing Google Photos desktop uploader and Drive for Mac/PC".

Microsoft launches remarkable iPhone app: 'Seeing AI: Talking Camera for the Blind'

Microsoft launches remarkable iPhone app: 'Seeing AI: Talking Camera for the Blind'

15.07.2017

This means you can see the entire conversation when you begin replying to an email message. The app can, for example, recognize saved friends' faces and even estimate where they are in relation to you, and at what distance. This feature will be useful for USA currency, as all U.S. dollar bills are the same size and hard to identify for the visually impaired. When identifying a document, Seeing AI will audibly guide you through the capture process to help you get the full document in view.

Google Play Movies & TV Adds HDR Playback Support

Google Play Movies & TV Adds HDR Playback Support

15.07.2017

Google is the latest company to digitally stream 4K HDR movies. Read the section below to learn how to enable HDR on your TV. 4K HDR movies and TV shows are available to watch from Google Play Movies & TV starting today, and as long as you've got the proper hardware and a strong enough Internet connection (at least 15Mbps download), any 4K HDR titles you rent should start playing at that max resolution automatically.

Selfie-loving monkey back at center of copyright court battle

Selfie-loving monkey back at center of copyright court battle

15.07.2017

A photographer who won the jackpot only to see his life turned upside down after snapping an iconic monkey selfie in the jungles of Indonesia is ruing the day he snapped the crested black macaque six years ago. CNET reports , Attorney Angela Dunning, who represents Blurb, said they're feeling optimistic about the case. If a monkey can sue for copyright infringement, what else can a monkey do?' she said.