FBI's facial recognition system can access 411 million photos

Engadget | 2016-06-16

When we first wrote about the FBI's Next Generation Identification (NGI) facial recognition system, we said the agency has access to 70 million photos. Turns out the feds can sift through tons more images than that. The US Government Accountability O... ......

LG announces X mach and X max smartphones

The Times of India | 2016-06-16

NEW DELHI: LG has announced two new additions to its X series -- X mach and X Max. The company has so far not revealed the devices' specifications and pricing. However, as per rumours, LG X mach is expected to have an IPS Quantum display and will be powered by a 1.8GHz processor. It is said to...

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Coffee no longer possible carcinogen, but 'very hot' beverages may cause cancer: WHO

The Times of India | 2016-06-15

LONDON: The World Health Organization's research arm has downgraded its classification of coffee as a possible carcinogen, declaring there isn't enough proof to show a link to cancer. But the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or IARC, also announced in a report published on Wednesday that...

Lil Wayne health scare; Filter death threats; RHCP 'Carpool Karaoke': AM Buzz

Syracuse | 2016-06-14

Yikes! Rapper Lil Wayne suffered seizures Monday, forcing his private jet to make an emergency landing in Nebraska. The 33-year-old hip-hop star's health scare allegedly included blackouts and multiple seizures, though his reps only confirmed a "minor" seizure: "Under the guidance of his own...

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Germany and Poland in goalless draw at Euro 2016

CNN | 2016-06-16

(CNN)It was a contest which was supposed to get football fans drooling -- but in the end it was nothing more than a damp squib. Germany and Poland played out the first goalless draw of Euro 2016, in a game which the world champion flattered to deceive. Follow @cnnsport Poland, which had only ever...

Euro: N. Ireland shock Ukraine

Khaleej Times | 2016-06-16

Northern Ireland shocked Ukraine 2-0 in Euro 2016 Group C on Thursday thanks to goals from Gareth McAuley and Niall McGinn to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout phase at Euro 2016. A flying header from veteran West Bromwich Albion defender McAuley and McGinn's injury-time strike at a...

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