The Bixby digital assistant, introduced to Samsung Galaxy smartphones earlier this year, works through a dedicated button on the handset. But some owners have found the button annoying and would prefer to disable it. Now, thanks to a new update, they can – sort of. Owners of Samsung’s top-of-the-range Galaxy S8, S8 Plus and Note 8 smartphones now have more ...
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Tech lure for murdered teen, court hears
Two women brutally murdered a vulnerable teenager then buried him under concrete in the backyard of their Perth home after luring him there under the pretence of playing with technology, a court has heard. Aaron Pajich was found in a shallow grave covered with newly-laid concrete and indoor tiles at the rear of Jemma Victoria Lilley’s Orelia property in June ...
Read More »Tech companies will guide society in artificial intelligence age: Microsoft CEO
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has said it will be down to technology giants to define ethics in the coming era of artificial intelligence, and to plan developments so that society is not left bereft by automation-led unemployment. Speaking at his company’s annual Ignite and Envision events in Orlando, Mr Nadella fielded questions about the human impact of Microsoft’s ongoing ...
Read More »Dramatically Redesigned 2018 Honda Accord Goes High-Tech – ConsumerReports.org
ConsumerReports.org Dramatically Redesigned 2018 Honda Accord Goes High-TechConsumerReports.orgRadical revisions are rare in the popular midsized sedan segment. Yet the 2018 Honda Accord brings wholesale changes—from curvy, coupe-inspired styling to turbocharged engines—in what is a dramatic makeover for a perennial segment leader. and more »
Read More »Hard Brexit Seen Stinging U.K.’s Auto, Tech and Health Sectors
A hard Brexit could be a lot more painful for the U.K. than for the European Union. Britain’s automotive, technology, health-care and consumer goods sectors may lose 17 billion pounds ($22.8 billion) a year in export revenues when the U.K. leaves the single market and customs union, according to a report released Monday by Chicago-based law firm Baker & McKenzie ...
Read More »Dabo Swinney says Virginia Tech win was Tigers’ “best game” defensively
The Clemson Tigers have looked strong in the early part of the season as they are off to a 5-0 start. After holding Kent State to three points, Auburn to six and Boston College to seven, their defense has been clicking on all cylinders thus far. But it was Saturday night’s defensive effort against Virginia Tech that truly impressed Dabo ...
Read More »Here’s former Virginia Tech hoops coach Seth Greenberg’s idea for paying student-athletes
One of the most controversial topics in sports right now is the matter of paying college athletes. Proponents say that since the NCAA is profiting off of athletes, the next step is to share some of that revenue with players. One of the NCAA’s arguments against is that student-athletes in smaller sports would be left out while basketball and football ...
Read More »Clemson arrives home at 5:30 a.m. from Virginia Tech, immediately gets back to drawing board for Wake Forest | Sports
CLEMSON — Clemson football players and coaches grabbed a quick shower, changed into their suits and ties, snagged a fast postgame meal, hit the media room for press obligations, then loaded the bus before a trip back to Clemson. It was the early hours of Sunday morning, just after the No. 2 Tigers knocked off then-No. 12 Virginia Tech 31-17 ...
Read More »Tech Tops Tar Heels, 3-1
Oct. 1, 2017 Box Score Box Score THE FLATS – In front of a national television audience on ESPNU, Georgia Tech volleyball (7-8, 2-2 ACC) took down North Carolina (5-7, 1-2 ACC) 3-1 in O’Keefe Gymnasium on Sunday afternoon. Head coach Michelle Collier says: “I’m very proud of our team today. I believe we pursued a lot of balls on ...
Read More »Texas Tech unable to score as TCU’s Hill nets golden-goal in OT | Lubbock Online
Third time wasn’t the charm. In its third straight overtime match of the season, the Texas Tech soccer team was unable to come up with a victory. TCU’s Yazmeen Ryan centered a ball from the right wing, which was headed into the back of the net by Kayla Hill in the 92nd minute, powering the Horned Frogs to a 1-0 ...
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