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US stocks helped by technology, oil - Ashland Times Gazette (subscription)

31-07-2016 22:54

Alton Telegraph
US stocks helped by technology, oil
Ashland Times Gazette (subscription)
NEW YORK -- Stocks ended slightly higher on Friday, helped by better-than-expected quarterly results from Google's parent Alphabet and retailer Amazon and a modest recovery in oil prices. However, the gains were held back by disappointing results from ...
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Tax-free weekend comes to an end; technology on supply lists - WTVC

31-07-2016 20:59

WTVC
Tax-free weekend comes to an end; technology on supply lists
WTVC
Tim Larkin is the Target store manager in Hixson, TN. He said the tax-free weekend is always a busy one a their location. 0shares. tweet now! 0shares. tweet now! HAMILTON COUNTY — It's the start of back to school season and an end to tax free weekend, ...

Turning waste tyre into 'green steel' - The Hindu

31-07-2016 20:23

The Hindu
Turning waste tyre into 'green steel'
The Hindu
Mumbai-born scientist Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Director, Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology at University of New South Wales (UNSW) Australia, who has invented Polymer Injection Technology that converts old rubber tyres to ...and more »

Trump, Trade, Technology and American Jobs - Wall Street Journal

31-07-2016 20:14

Trump, Trade, Technology and American Jobs
Wall Street Journal
Regarding Mary Anastasia O'Grady's “Wharton Grad Trump Fails Economics” (Americas, July 25): I farm in Iowa and provide consulting services to agribusiness companies at home and abroad. I recall that most basic of Economics 101 lessons about “the ...

"Primitive Technology" enters the Iron Age! - Boing Boing

31-07-2016 19:21

Boing Boing
"Primitive Technology" enters the Iron Age!
Boing Boing
We've previously written about "Primitive Technology," the amazing YouTube channel chronicling a guy (who never identifies himself) navigating the wilds of Far North Queensland, Australia with nothing more than what he fashions with his own hands.and more »

#SDCC '16 Comics of Tomorrow: Has Technology changed the Comic Book Industry for Better AND Worse? - Comics Beat

31-07-2016 19:09

Comics Beat
#SDCC '16 Comics of Tomorrow: Has Technology changed the Comic Book Industry for Better AND Worse?
Comics Beat
You are here: Home / Comics / #SDCC '16 Comics of Tomorrow: Has Technology changed the Comic Book Industry for Better AND Worse? The_Comics_Beat_Sponsor_web_banner. 07/31/2016 by Nicholas Eskey 1 Comment ...

Empathy, Technology, and How to Reduce School Suspensions by 50% - EdSurge

31-07-2016 18:28

EdSurge
Empathy, Technology, and How to Reduce School Suspensions by 50%
EdSurge
Technology can do a lot of things in the classroom, but can it help educators be more empathetic towards their students? This week on the EdSurge podcast, we talked to Dr. Jason Okonofua, a postdoc at Stanford University, about just that. Okonofua is ...

#WeWant: wrist technology edition - OnMilwaukee.com

31-07-2016 18:01

OnMilwaukee.com
#WeWant: wrist technology edition
OnMilwaukee.com
If you've been considering adding some technology to your wrist here are just a few to consider. Need it: Fitbit Blaze. You may have started your love with Fitbit with their tracking wristbands but my oh my how they have grown up. Fitbit Blaze, their ...

WhatsApp call back, text formatting, quoted replies and more: Top features to know

31-07-2016 17:13 via indianexpress.com

WhatsApp has announced encrypted messaging for 1 billion users but the messages may not be safe on iOS
WhatsApp is undoubtedly the most feature rich messaging app available right no

Technology developed by Wisconsin allows the blind to see through the tongue: BTN LiveBIG - Big Ten Network

31-07-2016 16:36

Big Ten Network
Technology developed by Wisconsin allows the blind to see through the tongue: BTN LiveBIG
Big Ten Network
There's the saying “it looks so good you can taste it,” but what if it was the opposite way around? Believe it or not, that's imminently possible, and it's all thanks to technology developed at the University of Wisconsin roughly two decades ago. The ...

Victoria teachers sharing technology knowledge - Hays Daily News

31-07-2016 15:44

Hays Daily News
Victoria teachers sharing technology knowledge
Hays Daily News
Cynthia Danner-Kuhn, education technology integration coordinator at Kansas State University, talks about the evolution of technology and its use in the classroom Friday, July 29, 2016, in her keynote address at Victoria High School's iPad Academy. prev.

To solve month-end woes, EarlySalary enters Delhi-NCR

31-07-2016 15:22 via indianexpress.com

The app requires users to sign in to their LinkedIn or Facebook profile, and uses their profile information to determine their ‘Social Worth Score’ (Source: App Store)
Need to g

EarlySalary: An app that aims to solve your month-end woes

31-07-2016 15:22 via indianexpress.com

The app requires users to sign in to their LinkedIn or Facebook profile, and uses their profile information to determine their ‘Social Worth Score’ (Source: App Store)
Need to g

Pope 'talks technology' as he ends World Youth Day in Poland - euronews

31-07-2016 15:16

euronews
Pope 'talks technology' as he ends World Youth Day in Poland
euronews
"Cruelty did not end at Auschwitz and Birkeneau. Today, too, people are tortured." Pope Francis · World news. 29/07/2016. Fatal air strike targets Syrian maternity hospital · Point of view. "Our partners, they told us that there were seven airstrikes ...and more »

New technology could help apples stay fresh longer - AOL News

31-07-2016 15:16

AOL News
New technology could help apples stay fresh longer
AOL News
Fruits and vegetables provide important dietary nutrients, but they tend to be highly perishable which leads to food waste. In response, scientists from China have figured out a new way to extend the life of produce—by adopting a method similar to one ...

Millennials and technology drive the innovation train - The Tennessean

31-07-2016 15:08

The Tennessean
Millennials and technology drive the innovation train
The Tennessean
Millennials make up more than one third of the workforce today, and they are changing the way we work. How many articles have you read about millennials' demands for connectivity, collaboration, transparency and work/life balance? Often, the media uses ...

China's Ant Financial is testing out blockchain technology - City A.M.

31-07-2016 14:58

City A.M.
China's Ant Financial is testing out blockchain technology
City A.M.
I'm City A.M.'s technology editor, covering everything from happenings at Apple [..] Show more. Follow Lynsey. CHINA-ECONOMY-INTERNET-BANKING-ALIBABA. China's Ant Financial is one of the most highly valued private companies in the world (Source: ...and more »

How Technology Is Matching the Wealthiest Clients With Advisers - Nasdaq

31-07-2016 14:52

Nasdaq
How Technology Is Matching the Wealthiest Clients With Advisers
Nasdaq
The adviser industry continues evolving as innovation and new technology disrupts the status quo. According to Jefferson National's second annual Adviser Authority study , tapping the power of technology is one of the clearest distinctions of the most ...and more »

New Selfie Technology Simulates Pro Lenses On Your Smartphone - Forbes

31-07-2016 14:46

Forbes
New Selfie Technology Simulates Pro Lenses On Your Smartphone
Forbes
Most selfies are taken at about arm's length from the face, and one unfortunate side-effect of this is that facial features can become very distorted. Whichever part of the face is closest to the camera, usually the nose or forehead, becomes ...

Apple iPhone 7 lightning earpods leak in a new video

31-07-2016 14:25 via indianexpress.com

Apple iPhone 7 earpods video leak hints at what the lightning connected earpod might look like (Source: Weibo)
It’s almost confirm that Apple will drop the 3.5 mm headphone ja

Got mentioned on the web? Google’s ‘Stay in the loop’ will alert you

31-07-2016 12:54 via indianexpress.com

Google’s new ‘Stay in the loop’ feature will send users a report to their Gmail id whenever their name is mentioned on the web.
Google will now alert users when th

Google’s ‘Stay in the Loop’ will alert you about mentions on web

31-07-2016 12:54 via indianexpress.com

Google’s new ‘Stay in the loop’ feature will send users a report to their Gmail id whenever their name is mentioned on the web.
Google will now alert users when th

Ultra-thin transistors developed by researchers for wearable display

31-07-2016 12:26 via indianexpress.com

A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed ultra-thin and transparent oxide thin-film transistors (TFT) that can be used to make high performance wearable and transparent displays.
With the advent of th

Inculcate Sense Of Ethics Mixed With Technology In Students: Devendra Fadnavis - NDTV

31-07-2016 12:22

NDTV
Inculcate Sense Of Ethics Mixed With Technology In Students: Devendra Fadnavis
NDTV
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today called for inculcating a sense of culture and ethical practices mixed with technology while imparting education among students for achieving higher goals. "It is a digital era and Maharashtra ...and more »

FiveAI will compete against Google, Tesla in driverless car sector

31-07-2016 12:15 via indianexpress.com

FiveAI, a Britain-based startup that is working on a technology that is data light and fully autonomous to compete against Tesla, Google in driverless car sector. (Source: File photo)[/captio

Edward Snowden, WikiLeaks Get Into Twitter Spat Over Handling Sensitive Data

31-07-2016 11:46

Such a public split is unusual. WikiLeaks played a key role in getting Snowden asylum in Russia in 2013.

Five of the best budget smartphones - The Guardian

31-07-2016 11:32

The Guardian
Five of the best budget smartphones
The Guardian
Want the best apps and breaking news on the go without breaking the bank? These may be the devices you're looking for. The Moto E V2. All photographs by Linda Nylind for the Guardian. Photograph: Linda Nylind for the Guardian. Samuel Gibbs. Sunday ...

Google finally has official Android Tips and Tricks

31-07-2016 11:23 via indianexpress.com

Android tips and tricks official page offers card like interface with easy step by step instruction
Technology is meant to ease one’s life but not everyone finds it easy to us

NASA: Gullies on Mars not formed by flowing water

31-07-2016 10:53 via indianexpress.com

In NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), the gullies on Mars appear to light up in shades of pastel purple, green, blue and pink. (Source: NASA)
The gullies on the surface

Amazon Great Indian Sale will go live on August 8; Prime members to get early access to deals

31-07-2016 10:30 via indianexpress.com

Amazon Great Indian Sale will be held from 8-10 August on the e-commerce platform.
Amazon Great Indian Sale will be held from 8-10 August on the e-commerce platform. A number of pro

Amazon Great Indian Sale to go live on August 8

31-07-2016 10:30 via indianexpress.com

Amazon Great Indian Sale will be held from 8-10 August on the e-commerce platform.
Amazon Great Indian Sale will be held from 8-10 August on the e-commerce platform. A number of pro

'Strive hard to make India net contributor of technology' - Times of India

31-07-2016 10:15

Times of India
'Strive hard to make India net contributor of technology'
Times of India
Trichy: Instead of being mere consumers, fresh graduates should strive hard to make India a net contributor of technology, director of National institute of Technology-Hyderabad Uday B Desai said while delivering the convocation address at the 12th ...

TRAI's New App Helps Track Your Mobile Internet Speed, Quality

31-07-2016 10:11

The free app, currently available for Android, captures and sends coverage, data speed, and other network information along with device and location of the tests. The data is then sent to TRAI.

Lenovo Vibe P2 Images Leaked, to Feature Metal Body, 4GB RAM

31-07-2016 09:56

Thinner than its predecessor, the Vibe P2 will have an 8.5mm thin metal body and use 2.5D glass.

Snapchat and not Facebook is the second most downloaded app in the US: Report

31-07-2016 09:29 via indianexpress.com

Facebook Messenger is the most downloaded app (59.6 million) of 2016 so far, says a report in SurveyMonkey.
Facebook Messenger is the most downloaded app (59.6 million) of 2016 so f

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note to launch in India today: All you need to know

31-07-2016 09:25 via indianexpress.com

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note will offer secure zone option and will be Flipkart exclusive (Source: Lenovo India/Twitter)
Lenovo Vibe K5 Note, the successor to the K4 Note will launch in Indi

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note India launch today: Here’s all you need to know

31-07-2016 09:25 via indianexpress.com

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note will offer secure zone option and will be Flipkart exclusive (Source: Lenovo India/Twitter)
Lenovo Vibe K5 Note, the successor to the K4 Note will launch in Indi

Lenovo K5 Note India launch tomorrow: All you need to know

31-07-2016 09:25 via indianexpress.com

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note will offer secure zone option and will be Flipkart exclusive (Source: Lenovo India/Twitter)
Lenovo India has confirmed that it will launch the Vibe K5 Note tomor

Trash talk: how Twitter is shaping the new politics - The Guardian

31-07-2016 09:16

The Guardian
Trash talk: how Twitter is shaping the new politics
The Guardian
A revolution in politics is under way, and it is being fought 140 characters at a time. Gaby Hinsliff reports on how Twitter is fuelling a political race to the bottom. Blond ambition: Donald Trump was told by Hillary Clinton to 'Delete his account ...

TRAI's New App Tracks Your Mobile Internet Speed, Quality

31-07-2016 09:11

The free app, currently available for Android, captures and sends coverage, data speed, and other network information along with device and location of the tests. The data is then sent to TRAI.

Guy Builds A Crazy Bellows Using Only Primitive Technology - Gizmodo Australia

31-07-2016 09:07

Gizmodo Australia
Guy Builds A Crazy Bellows Using Only Primitive Technology
Gizmodo Australia
The story of mankind is one of doing as little work as possible. And that plays out most excellently as Christian Bale lookalike Primitive Technology seeks to build the most efficient “forge blower” he can with the bounty of the forest. He starts with ...

Modi's Mann ki Baat: We must focus on research, innovation in ... - Firstpost

31-07-2016 08:49

Firstpost
Modi's Mann ki Baat: We must focus on research, innovation in ...
Firstpost
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the country needs to focus on research and innovation in the field of technology to fulfill former President ...
On 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi Says 'Future Will Be Technology Driven, Embrace It'NDTV
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi addresses nation, focus on Rio Olympics, technologyThe Indian Express
Mann Ki Baat: Modi says India must embrace technology of the futureDecc

Tesla opens Gigafactory to expand battery production, sales

31-07-2016 08:42 via indianexpress.com

Workers continue construction work at the Tesla Gigafactory under construction near Sparks, Nevada (Source: Reuters)
It’s Tesla Motors’ biggest bet yet: a massive, $5 bi

Flipkart offers big discounts on Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and On7

31-07-2016 08:11 via indianexpress.com

Flipkart is holding Samsung Days sale, wherein it is offering discounts on a few Samsung smartphones.
Flipkart is holding Samsung Days sale, wherein it is offering discounts on a fe

Samsung, Nestle Aim to Create Health-Focused IoT Devices

31-07-2016 08:06

By working together Samsung and Nestlé are hoping that they can create a digital health platform, just like those currently being developed for integrating individual ‘smart' devices around and beyond the home.

Tesla mulling two theories to explain ‘Autopilot’ crash: Report

31-07-2016 08:01 via indianexpress.com

Tesla is still trying to understand the “system failure” that led to the crash (Source: AP)
Tesla Motors Inc told US Senate Commerce Committee staff it is considering tw

Technology Column: Innovation and entrepreneurship grow in Montana's tech industry - Helena Independent Record

31-07-2016 08:01

Helena Independent Record
Technology Column: Innovation and entrepreneurship grow in Montana's tech industry
Helena Independent Record
Universal Technical Resource Services Inc. innovates economical refinement process for titanium metal. The above picture was taken at their R&D laboratory in Butte. It shows a sample of processed titanium outputs. prev. next. BUTTE -- Technological ...and more »

Official: Technology boost would increase efficiency - Examiner Enterprise

31-07-2016 07:20

Examiner Enterprise
Official: Technology boost would increase efficiency
Examiner Enterprise
A Chromebook laptop computer is demonstrated at Bartlesville High School last week next to bulky textbooks that students carry around at school. Part of a proposed bond issue for Bartlesville Public Schools would put Chromebooks in the hands of every ...and more »

Teens Playing Pokemon Go Robbed at Gunpoint in London

31-07-2016 06:57

While one suspect demanded that the three teenagers hand over their phones, a second revealed what the police said was a handgun from his waistband. The three teenagers handed over their phones and left the scene unhurt.

Netflix Down trends as binge watchers get cut off their dope

31-07-2016 06:54 via indianexpress.com

Netflix tweeted from its official Twitter support page saying the company is working to solve the issues.
Netflix went down on Saturday night for a number of users in the US, New Ze