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Finisar deal helps Apple block rivals' path to AR features

Sify | 2017-12-14

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc’s $390 million deal with chip supplier Finisar Corp announced on Wednesday helps lock in the supply of a component that Apple believes will play a big role in its future products by bolstering augmented reality features. And because the parts Finisar supplies are new and in...

France proposes age-of-consent rule for Facebook users

Deccan Chronicle | 2017-12-14

All French children under the age of 16 will have to seek parental approval to open an account on Facebook or any other social network under draft legislation presented on Wednesday. The requirement is part of a French bill that seeks to adapt data privacy regulations and...

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Asian shares slip as Fed, China hikes dampen sentiment

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-12-14

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mostly lower Thursday after the Fed raised rates again as expected, followed by similar moves in China and Hong Kong that dampened investor sentiment. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index dipped 0.3 percent to 22,694.45 while South Korea's Kospi...

Brokerage Firm To Allow Negative Bets Against Bitcoin

WorldNews.com | 2017-12-13

Bitcoin futures may have been dealt a new blow Wednesday when the brokerage firm Interactive Brokers Group Inc announced it will allow its traders to begin betting against the cryptocurrency, Cointelegraph reported. CEO Thomas Peterffy told the Financial Times clients will be allowed to short...

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Think long term: Increase your intake of these 3 nutrients to prevent memory loss

Hindustan Times | 2017-12-14

With literally thousands of different supplements on the market, many of them claiming to help with memory, it can be quite daunting to know which, if any, you can take to help slow memory loss. In order to boost your cognition you need to ensure you are getting enough of certain nutrients. Here are...

How can we counter the 'loneliness epidemic' affecting health?

Sydney Morning Herald | 2017-12-13

The potentially harmful effects of loneliness and social isolation on health and longevity, especially among older adults, are well established. For example, in 2013 I reported on research finding that loneliness can raise levels of stress hormones and inflammation, which in turn can increase the...

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Learn to code from the comfort of your couch for under $40

The Daily Dot | 2017-12-12

You don’t need to break the bank to become a coding genius. With The Computer Science Advancement Bundle you can start the career you’ve always wanted. And for much less than the traditional computer science education. When...

Deaf teacher strives to make learning through sign language fun for hearing-impaired pupils

She was born deaf and while Anita Yu On-lam went to a school for the hearing-impaired, she struggled to learn because teachers did not use sign language during lessons. “Teachers there only taught using speech [so] it was mainly guesswork in the classroom,” Yu, who cannot hear anything...

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Serena Williams entered for ‘family-friendly’ Australian Open tennis

Hindustan Times | 2017-12-08

New mum Serena Williams has accepted a place at the 2018 Australian Open and is “anticipated to return” to the tennis tournament in January, less than five months after giving birth, organisers said Friday. The defending women’s champion was among 98 of the 100 top women, and all...

Serena, Kuznetsova uncertain of playing Australian Open

The Star | 2017-11-29

(Reuters) - Former world number one Serena Williams has yet to make a decision about her participation at the Australian Open, while world number 12 Svetlana Kuznetsova is also a doubt for the first grand slam of 2018 after undergoing wrist surgery. ......



Spurs in top four as Aurier's lucky strike clips Seagulls' wings

Belfast Telegraph | 2017-12-14

Tottenham climbed back into the Premier League's top four as Serge Aurier's fluke-goal and a header from Son Heung-min sealed a 2-0 victory over Brighton. Spurs dominated an uninspiring contest at Wembley and needed a slice of luck as Aurier's cross dropped into the top corner. Son added a second...

Zidane will not ask for Real Madrid reinforcements: I'm happy with Benzema

Yahoo Daily News | 2017-12-14

Zinedine Zidane will not ask Real Madrid to sign a striker in the January transfer window despite Karim Benzema's latest dry spell extending to three matches. The France international drew another blank as Madrid came from behind to beat Al Jazira 2-1 in the Club World Cup semi-final on...

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Irish Independent | 2017-12-14

'This is damaging' - Chris Froome comes out fighting following failed drug test

Chris Froome admits his adverse test for asthma drug salbutamol is "damaging" but is hopeful he will be cleared of any wrongdoing. The Team Sky rider has been...

Time Magazine | 2017-12-14

John McCain Has Been Hospitalized Due to Cancer Therapy Side Effects

Sen. John McCain has been hospitalized to treat side effects related to his cancer therapy. The Arizona senator, 81, is currently receiving treatment at Walter...

WorldNews.com | 2017-12-14

Ecuador's Vice President Handed 6-Year Sentence In Bribery Case

An Ecuadorean court on Wednesday sentenced Vice President Jorge Glas to six years in jail after finding him guilty of receiving bribes from Brazilian...

WorldNews.com | 2017-12-14

Ex-U.S. House Speaker Can't Be Alone With Children, Judge Rules

Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert has been banned from having contact with anyone under 18 unless an adult is present who's aware that he pleaded guilty...

WorldNews.com | 2017-12-14

Norway Becomes First Country To Switch Off FM Radio

Norway made the official switch to become the first country in the world to shut down national broadcasts of its FM networks and made to switch to all digital...

WorldNews.com | 2017-12-13

Former Polygamous Sect Leader Gets Nearly 5-Year Sentence In Food Stamp Fraud Case

A former polygamous sect leader was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison for his role in carrying out an elaborate food stamp fraud scheme and for...

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Al Jazeera | 2017-12-14

Is Ukraine on the brink of another Maidan?

A dangerous populist political game in Ukraine is threatening the stability of the government. ......

The Washington Post | 2017-12-14

That Netflix tweet wasn't creepy. Reality is.

Tech firms track so much more than just how often you watch a certain movie. ......