Leica is to the photography world what Rolex is to watches. It's synonymous with a heritage of high-quality cameras, lenses and romanticised photographic experiences in exotic locales.It's also a name that the Huawei P20 Pro phone proudly bears on its back. In 2014 the two companies partnered to fine-tune the imaging process and optics on Huawei phones. But … [Read more...] about Four phones with 11 cameras walk in. Only one winner walks out.
Toxic cadmium discovered in 124,000 VW EV and plug-in chargers
In yet another facepalm-worthy bit of news, Volkswagen seems to have equipped some of its electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles with chargers from a third-party manufacturer that built them with components containing cadmium.Why is that a big deal? Well, in case you skipped chemistry in high school, cadmium is a heavy metal, once widely used in electronics, that has been found … [Read more...] about Toxic cadmium discovered in 124,000 VW EV and plug-in chargers
Apple’s revolutionary iMac is 20 years old, and still going strong
Feature By William Gallagher and Stephen Silver Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 03:56 am PT (06:56 am ET) The iMac is the machine that famously saved Apple back in 1998 —but it didn't stop there. Rarely standing still, it has kept at the forefront of Apple design, yet today's iMac has the same design goals it always has. AppleInsider looks back at the beginning of the … [Read more...] about Apple’s revolutionary iMac is 20 years old, and still going strong
China’s Tencent second-quarter profit falls 2 percent, first…
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese technology giant Tencent Holdings Ltd on Wednesday reported a surprise 2 percent fall in second-quarter net profit, its first decline in nearly 13 years, due to slower growth in mobile games and a drop in PC gaming. Logo of Tencent is displayed at a news conference in Hong Kong, China March 22, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu China’s … [Read more...] about China’s Tencent second-quarter profit falls 2 percent, first…
In heart of West Africa, Burkina Faso faces rising extremism
Brahima Ouedraogo, Associated Press Updated 5:58 am CDT, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || … [Read more...] about In heart of West Africa, Burkina Faso faces rising extremism
Parkland students start school year with tightened security
Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press Updated 5:50 am CDT, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; … [Read more...] about Parkland students start school year with tightened security
New details revealed about pilot who crashed into his home after jail release
SALT LAKE CITY -- A man who died when he flew a plane into his own house after he had been arrested for assaulting his wife had full access to his employer's plane because he had earned the firm's trust, the president of the Utah company said Tuesday. Duane Youd, 47, was a "rock-solid" employee and a good person during 13 months as company pilot, Leon Van Sickle told The … [Read more...] about New details revealed about pilot who crashed into his home after jail release
Tour manager who worked with world famous musicians has died aged 77
PUBLISHED: 11:54 15 August 2018 | UPDATED: 11:54 15 August 2018 Daniel Bennett Malcolm Cook. Picture: Ian Burt Archant © 2013 Tributes have been paid to a former tour manager who lived in Dereham and worked with the some of the most famous popstars and sportsmen in the world following his death at the age of 77. Mal Cook (right) and Gerry … [Read more...] about Tour manager who worked with world famous musicians has died aged 77
Tencent’s Q2 profit falls due to slower growth in mobile games, decline in PC games
(Reuters) – Chinese technology giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a surprise 2 percent fall in second-quarter net profit, lagging analyst estimates, due to slower growth in mobile gaming and a decline in PC games. China’s largest social media and gaming firm said April-June profit fell to 17.87 billion yuan ($2.59 billion), compared with the 19.67 billion yuan … [Read more...] about Tencent’s Q2 profit falls due to slower growth in mobile games, decline in PC games
Huawei Mate 20 will reportedly include a much larger notched display
Although recent leaks have largely focused on Huawei’s next mid-range offering, the Mate 20 Lite , this smartphone is expected to accompany two premium smartphones later on this year in the form of the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. Currently, only a few details are known about the devices but thanks to one tipster, one of the display sizes may have just been revealed. … [Read more...] about Huawei Mate 20 will reportedly include a much larger notched display