Tag: latest pr

  • Apple admits some iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models have disabled microphones during phone calls

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    Apple today admitted that some iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models running iOS 11.3 or later may have a bug that disables the microphone during phone calls, MacRumors spotted through a leaked document. The few users with the affected devices may see their speaker button grayed-out when making calls or video chatting through FaceTime. The issue seems […]

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  • FIRST AMERICAN IN SPACE: ANNIVERSARY OF ALAN SHEPARD’S LAUNCH

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    It was a Friday morning when NASA astronaut Alan Shepard climbed into the Freedom 7 capsule and blasted off to space to make history. Just 23 days prior, the Soviet Union had successfully sent Yuri Gagarin to space, a setback in the race for space for the United States. It’s been 58 years since Shepard became […]

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  • Tech leads big finish for shaky week on Wall St.

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    With an assist from Warren Buffett, Apple surges to a new high and its best week in six and a half years. NEW YORK — U.S. stocks made up for a shaky week with a strong finish Friday as Apple led a rally in technology companies. The tech giant hit an all-time high after Warren […]

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  • California is now the world’s fifth-largest economy, surpassing United Kingdom

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    California’s economy has surpassed that of the United Kingdom to become the world’s fifth largest, according to new federal data made public Friday. California’s gross domestic product rose by $127 billion from 2016 to 2017, surpassing $2.7 trillion, the data said. Meanwhile, the U.K.’s economic output slightly shrank over that time when measured in U.S. […]

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  • Delivering a Satisfying Ad Experience via DOOH

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    By Scott Brown According to PQ Media, the worldwide media revenues from DOOH in 2017 was $13.4 billion, an increase of 13% over the past year. The medium is growing and maturing fast. For businesses, the issue is no longer whether DOOH should be used but how to find the best ways to incorporate digital […]

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  • Daily horoscope for Friday, May 4, 2018

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    Aries (March 21-April 19) It’s Friday but it’s a serious Friday. People are in work mode. (Sunday is the day to play.) You are high viz.. People notice you. Make note that relations with parents and bosses are a bit restrained. Stick to business and impress people with your work ethic. Taurus (April 20-May 20) […]

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  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ smartphone features sharp camera, speed, impressive design

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    Another year, another Samsung Galaxy smartphone is unveiled. It’s an annual ritual. Depending on the year and how much is changing, the level of reaction can vary. But the key questions are always the same for those who prefer the Android side of the smartphone aisle: What’s new, and who should upgrade? I recently spent […]

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  • Opinion An American woman wearing a Chinese dress is not cultural appropriation

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    Minorities face real problems in the US. What a waste of energy to harangue a teenager for wearing a Chinese dress. When is a dress just a dress? Remember those photos of the little cocktail number that looked blue with black lace to some and white with gold lace to others when they were in fact the […]

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  • Green Beauty Products: A Secret Weapon Against Health Risks?

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    Believe it or not, eating strawberries may be better at whitening your teeth than any synthetic chemical compound. Credit: Richard Hemmer, FlickrCC Going green is always beneficial, especially when it comes to your beauty routine. Using more eco-friendly products will not only protect you, but it will also help you protect the environment, and a […]

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  • French president calls for new Indo-Pacific “axis” against China

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    Increasingly besieged at home by working class struggles against his draconian labour laws, French President Emmanuel Macron travelled to the other side of the world this week for a six-day visit to Australia and the nearby French outpost of New Caledonia. While Macron is undoubtedly seeking to use the trip to shore up his position […]

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