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Steve Jobs's Error-filled Job Application is Expected to Sell for $50,000

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A job application which shows an 18-year-old Steve Jobs seeking employment as an “electronics tech or design engineer” is expected to sell for more than $50,000 (approx. 3 Million) . The 1973 application of one page is handwritten and riddled with grammatical errors. It will be sold at Boston, Massachusetts-based auction house RR Auction. The application provides an early glimpse of Jobs’ ambition to work in the emerging tech industry. The application includes his name, “Steven jobs”; address, “reed college”; phone, “none”; and major, “English lit.” In the middle section, Jobs writes “yes” in response to “Driver’s License?” and “possible, but not probable,” in reply to “Access to transportation?” With regard to his skills, next to “Computer” and “Calculator”, he writes, “yes (design, tech).” At the bottom, he describes his “Special Abilities” as “electronics tech or design engineer. digital.—from Bay near Hewitt-Packard [sic]”. The application is part of a pop cultu

Hell freezes over: built-in dark mode finally coming to Android

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A feature request in the Google Update Tracker for a dark mode in Android was marked as “fixed.” This means a dark/night mode “will be available in a future Android release.” A baked-in dark mode is one of the most requested features of all time in Android’s ten-year history.                    Dark mode is one of the most popular features Android doesn’t have . There are apps that do it , there are custom ROMs that bake it into Android’s code, and even OEM skinned versions of Android make it a standard feature ( and then take it away ). But the one place you won’t find a dark/night mode is in stock Android itself. That will change in a future version of the operating system, confirmed by the Google Issue Tracker . A developer marked the feature request for a dark mode as “fixed” and “will be available in a future Android release.” Does that mean that Android 9.0 P , the next version of Android will get the feature? Possibly. Until Google makes an official announceme

Google touts 21 Android phones it recommends for business use

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Google touts 21 Android phones it recommends for business use For the first time ever, Google has published a set of standards it says smartphones must meet to be business friendly, highlighting those that get regular security patches and at least one major OS update. For the first time ever, Google has established a baseline for what constitutes an Android smartphone that's ready for use by enterprises. "Some of the top concerns we've heard from customers include the need for frequent security updates, reliable and consistent software experiences and simplified device selection," David Still, Google's director of Android Enterprise, said in  a blog post . To address those needs, Google this week launched the  Android Enterprise Recommended program , a global initiative that raises the bar for what passes as an enterprise-level device and service. While all mobile devices have inherent security risks,  Android has more vulnerabilities  because of its inher

Google Assistant will get support for Routines 'in the coming weeks'

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Today's Google Assistant is much, much more capable than the version that first debuted on the original Pixel and Pixel XL. Don't expect that progress to slow anytime soon, either: Google laid out s ome new plans  to improve the Assistant just in time for Mobile World Congress, and they extend far beyond just teaching it more languages. Most importantly, Google confirmed it has been working with smartphone makers on ways to weave Assistant more elegantly into our smartphones. That work is being formalized in the new Assistant Mobile OEM program, and Google's list of accomplishments with its partners is nothing to sneeze at: it helped make Assistant compatible with certain kinds of mobile AI coprocessor and worked to make sure devices can listen for the right wake-words even when their screens are off. It won't be long before you start to see device-specific Google Assistant commands, either -- LG touted a list of 23 new commands  for its updated V30 , and Google also c

WhatsApp’s new Terms of Service hints at deeper integration with Facebook, Instagram

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    WhatsApp’s new Terms of Service hints at deeper integration with Facebook, Instagram   WhatsApp’s new Terms of Service (ToS) indicates that the app will be further integrated with Facebook companies over the next year to help businesses connect with its 1.5 billion users. The update to ToS was spotted in the Google Play Beta Programme, which means the change hasn’t been officially rolled out. WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp Beta programmes, said that in the latest 2.18.57 version, WhatsApp has laid down plans to work closely with Facebook companies. “For example, you might see Facebook options to start a conversation with a business on WhatsApp,” the new ToS read. “If you use Facebook Company Products, we will ask Facebook to use the information it has about you and your interests to help us provide you a way to connect with businesses in a relevant and personalised manner through informational and marketing messages, business directory listings, [and

Google Files Go Updated With Support for Google Drive File Backup

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Google Files Go Updated With Support for Google Drive File Backup Highlights The app can now backup files straight to Google Drive The update also brings SD card features and bug fixes Google Drive needs to be installed on your phone to use the feature Google recently released the latest software update for its Files Go app on Android . The update, although minor, brings along a crucial feature that allows users to backup their files on Google Drive through the Files Go app. Apart from that, the update also adds "additional SD card features" and several bug fixes and improvements. According to the changelog, this update was first released on February 15, 2018. To make use of this feature, you will need to go into Downloads, click on the arrow beside the file you wish to backup, then click on Back up to Google Drive and enter details such as Document Title, preferred Google account, and preferred folder in Google Drive. User

Step by Step Methods To Remove Tiggre Trojan From PC

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Step by Step Methods To Remove Tiggre Trojan From PC Technical Information about Tiggre Trojan Threat Name : Tiggre Trojan Type of the threat : Trojan virus Risk Impact : Very high Affected Internet browsers : It affects your Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, IE, Opera and other variants of internet browsers. Infected Windows Computers : It infects your Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8 and other versions of Windows based systems. Harmful Effects : Generating fake pop-ups and alerts, inserting virus codes to registry entry, slow down processing speed of your browsers as well as system. Distribution Ways : Via unknown email attachments, torrent sites, freeware installers, infected ads and other several means. Detection Tool : To detect the further virus attacks, you need to use malware scanner applications. Tiggre Trojan is categorized as a nasty Trojan virus which has been specifically created and perforated by the bunch of cyber attackers. It is

Microsoft Surface Pro With Surface Pen Launched In India

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Microsoft announced the launch of the Surface Pro tablet that has been awaited for the Indian market for a while now. According to Microsoft, it is the “most versatile laptop” and has a battery life up to 13.5 hours on a single charge. The tablet comes with accessories like the Surface Pen, Surface Pro Type Cover, Signature Type Cover, and the Surface Arc Mouse. The device is available to buy from February 22 and runs on Windows 10 Pro.  © Microsoft “We are delighted to announce the launch of Surface Pro in India and offer our consumers another superior device that will enable them to create, study, work and play virtually anywhere,” said Vineet Durani, Director - Windows and Devices, Microsoft India. “We continue to push boundaries to better serve the needs of our customers who are seeking greater mobility and power in their devices to stay productive. The new Surface Pro delivers the versatility of a laptop and a creative studio in one thin, lightweight device.”

WhatsApp’s upcoming features for Android

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After launching a separate app for businesses and incorporating UPI payments in the native app, WhatsApp is reportedly testing a bevy of new features for Android through its beta program. Users can access them by downloading the specific beta version of WhatsApp. Allows group calls and video chats One of the limitations in group chats on WhatsApp is that it doesn’t support voice and video calls between more than two people at a time. That may change soon as WhatsApp is trying out a new group calling feature. First seen in beta version 2.18.39 by a tech portal Wabetainfo, the feature adds the call and video button next to contact names in the groups. Users can add multiple people to initiate a group call. We don’t know how many people can be added in a group call. Tell more about a group First seen in beta version 2.18.54 by Wabetainfo, WhatsApp will soon have an “about us” section for groups, where any member can add a description about the group. The description

Tinder security vulnerability allowed hackers to access accounts by entering a user's mobile number

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entering a user's mobile number Tinder account can be taken over by just entering a user's phone number. A security firm AppSecure has revealed the flaw also called as 'account takeover vulnerability' in the dating app. Image credit: Tinder According to a report on The Verge , both the companies have fixed the flaw and there is no evidence of any data being leaked because of the security vulnerability. The security flaw allowed access to an account using Facebook AccountKit, a platform which is used to let people quickly register and login to an app using phone number and email address. According to a blog post by AppSecure a users clicks 'Login with phone Number' on Tinder.com, she/he is then redirected to Accountkit.com for login. "If the authentication is successful then Facebook Account Kit passes the access token to Tinder for login." The flaw on the

India Found to Have Slowest 4G LTE Speeds in the World Again, by OpenSignal

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The wireless coverage mapping experts over at UK-based OpenSignal recently released The State of LTE report for February 2018 where it highlighted availability and speeds of 4G LTE networks across several international markets including India. Following the November 2017 report released back in December last year, India's position in the 4G availability has since fallen and the country now ranks below Sweden and Taiwan. On the other hand, 4G speeds still remain dismal as India was once again ranked last in the list. As we mentioned, the February 2018 report by OpenSignal highlights a number of key 4G LTE statistics for India as well as other global markets. In terms of availability of 4G signals, India was assigned the fourteenth position (down from eleventh in November 2017) with an increased 86.26 percent coverage of 4G. The growth is attributable mostly to the telecom boom after Reliance Jio jumped into the scene a couple of years back. El Salvador and Algeri

WhatsApp rolls out Group Description feature for Android, Windows users

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Instant messaging platform WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for the Android and Windows beta users. The new feature is called the ‘Group Description’. The Facebook -owned company’s new Group Description feature allows any participant of a particular group to add a description to the group. For now, the maximum length of the description that can be added is up to 500 characters. Currently, this new feature is available to only those Android users whose WhatsApp runs on Beta version 2.18.54 and those Windows users whose WhatsApp runs on Beta version 2.18.28. the feature is set to roll out soon for iOS users too. Any member of the group can add a description for the group, thought the admin of the group can restrict this capability. The description will be displayed to anyone invited to a group as well as the group members. The Group Description granular control for group admins will be added to the ‘WhatsApp Privacy’ options when the feature goes

Artesian Joins Hands with Microsoft and Innervate

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Artesian Solutions, an artificial intelligence-driven relationship intelligence service, has announced a new strategic channel partnership with Microsoft and Innervate Technology Solutions that will help financial service organizations boost their investment in Microsoft Dynamics 365. The Artesian-Microsoft Dynamics 365 integration allows businesses to boost their CRM investment by enhancing mission-critical data with real-time news, people insights, and social media. The integration provides deep and actionable insights to customer-facing teams, thus allowing them to better understand their customers’ needs. And this, in turn, makes certain that they never miss the chance perhaps to strike a conversation or get a high ground in reference to their most big-ticket patrons. Andrew Yates, CEO, Artesian, said , “This partnership between Artesian, Microsoft and Innervate is a fantastic example of leading vendors in B2B software transformation coming together to bring

Intel Ice Lake-U iGPU May Feature 48 EUs

Intel Ice Lake iGPU Leaked Over the past couple of years, CPU performance has largely stagnated. Instead, the new area of focus is the iGPU. Graphics are increasingly important to users as graphical demands increase. Nowhere is the need for improved graphics more poignant than for mobile laptops. To meet this new demand, Intel is reportedly working on improved iGPUs for Ice Lake CPUs. The new iGPUs will feature up to 48 EUs for the U-series of chips. The information from a SiSoft Sandra online database entry for a new prototype Ice Lake chip. The new iGPU is a UHD graphics with Gen 11 graphics. That should a major architecture upgrade over the current Gen 9.5 graphics in Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake. Due to the new architecture, performance should see a good bump. The bigger improvement should come in the increased number of execution units. The count jumps up from the 24 EUs in current U-series chips to a total of 48 EUs for Ice Lake U. Ice Lake iGPU Features Double

Intel Ice Lake-U mobile processor to have 10nm architecture and improved graphics

It hasn’t even been a year since Intel’s Coffee Lake architecture was released and we are already hearing news about the upcoming architecture. It is speculated that Canon Lake would likely be the next architecture range from the company, however a new leak has revealed information about Ice Lake. This new upcoming range, unlike Canon Lake, would fall under the 9th-generation of Intel processors. According to the leak , the Intel Ice Lake-U processor is expected to feature new core and graphics uArch. The unnamed chip comes with UHD (4K resolution) Gen11 LP integrated graphics processor, has 48 execution units, 768kB of L2 cache 6GB of shared system memory and base frequency of 600MHz. This is a healthy jump and while the boost clock is still unknown, there is the mention of DDR4 SODIMM memory. The current generation has 512kB of L2 cache, and a base clock speed of 300Mhz. Reports suggest that Intel has managed to achieve this boost thanks to the adoption of 10nm

System Shock reboot put on hiatus as developers 'reassess our path'

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System Shock reboot put on hiatus as developers 'reassess our path'   Nightdive Studios' 2016 Kickstarter campaign to support a "complete remake" of the great 1994 Looking Glass game System Shock was a big success, earning $1.36 million on a $900,000 goal—a tiny slice of which, by the way, came from me. Since then, things seemed to be coming along nicely: We took a look at how it was diverging from the original in October 2017, and just last month the studio released a video showing off the game's updated art style.  But today, Nightdive CEO Stephen Kick announced that the project has been put on hiatus. The Kickstarter update revealing the surprise news doesn't dig into the specifics of why, but it sounds like the project might simply have spiraled out of control.  "Maybe we were too successful. Maybe we lost our focus. The vision began to change," Kick wrote. "We moved from a Remaster to a completely new game. We s

Apple's Excellence in Design Leads to Employees Smacking Into Glass Walls

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Apple’s freshly completed spaceship campus was the final project of Steve Jobs, and its construction came with the exacting demands that he was known for. Jobs wanted Apple’s employees to smoothly move through the headquarters without having to take a minute away from thinking about their work. The execution has reportedly gone so well that engineers are running right into the state-of-the-art glass that shapes the building. Housing around 13,000 employees, Apple Park , as the headquarters is known, is a futuristic feat of engineering that contains the world’s largest piece of curved glass. Apple CEO Tim Cook told 60 Minutes in 2015 “the quality and the size” of the 3,000 sheets of glass that have been used at the headquarters “are above all that has ever been accomplished.” And according to a new report from Bloomberg , the glass is so flawless and unobtrusive that employees keep walking into it. From the piece: Surrounding the Cupertino, California-based building

Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day November 18th which day

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Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day NATIONAL CRAB STUFFED FLOUNDER DAY February 18 recognizes the unique, flavorful delight that is a crab stuffed flounder. Crab stuffed flounder is a dish composed of a stuffing made with crab meat, bread crumbs, butter and seasonings, which is stuffed into the whole flounder or rolled up into the fillets and baked. Popular along the East and Gulf Coasts, there are a variety of restaurants that serve crab stuffed flounder, and there are plenty of recipes to try your hand at making at home. If you are also celebrating National Drink Wine Day on February 18, a sweet Riesling or a Chardonnay will pair well with Crab-Stuffed Flounder. HISTORY Within our research, we were unable to identify the creator of National Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day. There are over 1,500 national days. Don’t miss a single one. Celebrate Every Day with National Day Calendar !  

National Drink Wine Day November 18th is which day

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National Drink Wine Day was started "to spread the love and health benefits of wine." It is a day to drink wine and think about how it enhances food and life in general. If drank in moderation, wine not only fights heart disease, but has other health benefits. It can also help fight type II diabetes, stroke, some cancers, high cholesterol, and even liver disease. One of the healthiest wines in Pinot Noir; it contains a high amount of resveratrol. In general, red wines are healthier than white wines. Wine is drank on its own or with a meal, and can be used as a flavoring in many recipes. It is usually made from fermented grapes; common grape varieties—which may give the wine its name—include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Gamay. Hybrid grapes such as Concord may also be used. To create wine, the sugar in the grapes is eaten by yeast, and turns into ethanol and carbon dioxide. Red wine is made from dark colored grapes. The juice is

Do a Grouch a Favor Day February 16 th

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Do a Grouch a Favor Day Do a Grouch a Favor Day is a day for doing favors for the grouches in our lives. Maybe they are our neighbor, a coworker, part of our family, or a stranger we meet at the store or on the street. Some people are always grouchy, and some people only become grouchy after a lot of stress is placed on them. We probably have all been grouchy at some point. No matter where a grouch is found today, the day is for doing them a favor, with the hope that it will cheer them up, and help their grouchiness subside. It may not help everyone—some people are perennial grouches—but it's worth a try! Do a Grouch a Favor Day is observed next on Friday, February 16th, 2018. It has always been observed annually on February 16th.  

National Almond Day February 16 th

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National Almond Day National Almond Day is observed next on Friday, February 16th, 2018. It has always been observed annually on February 16th.

Kyoto Protocol Day Observed annually on February 16th

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Kyoto Protocol Day honors the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. The day takes place on February 16, on the anniversary of the date that the Kyoto Protocol took effect in 2005. The protocol has been ratified by 191 countries and the European Union ; it was signed by the United States, but not ratified, and they dropped out of the protocol in 2001. After initially participating, Canada has since withdrawn from the protocol. Kyoto Protocol Day honors the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. The day takes place on February 16, on the anniversary of the date that the Kyoto Protocol took effect in 2005. The protocol has been ratified by 191 countries and the European Union ; it was signed by the United States, but not ratified, and they dropped out of the protocol in 2001. After initially participating, Canada has sinc

Parents Worship Day on 14th February.

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Parents Worship Day on 14th February. Celebrate the pure selfless bond between children and parents on a global-level with the objective of creating a strong character and spirit of serving parents. Begin a social awakening in every home and every human heart by celebrating true love and true valentine in its purest form. arents' Worship Day   was started by the Indian spiritual leader Asaram Bapu in 2011 as an alternative to Valentine's Day which Bapu sees as non-Indian.

Mahashivaratri 2018: Here's The Puja Timings and Puja Vidhi For The Festival

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The foothills of the Velliangiri mountains, forty kilometers from the city of Coimbatore in South India, serve as home for the Isha Yoga Center. The Center is dedicated to fostering inner transformation and creating an established state of wellbeing in individuals. The large residential facility houses an active international community of brahmacharis, full-time volunteers and visitors. Established by Sadhguru as a powerful sthana (a center for inner growth), it is unique in its offering of all the four paths of yoga – gnana (knowledge), karma (action), kriya (energy) and bhakti (devotion). Every week, thousands of people converge at the center to seek out inner peace and wellbeing, making it a vibrant hub of spiritual growth and activity. Mahashivaratri 2018: Here's The Puja Timings and Puja Vidhi For The Festival Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated by devotees of Lord Shiva annually. This festival is celebrated with much devotion. It is als