IT&Software
'Text bomb' bug slows down Apple's iPhones and Macs
It exploits the fact that Messages preloads any links to webpages so it can show users a preview of the page. Masri suggests that Messages crashes when trying to load all of this unexpected information, sometimes taking the entire operating system down with it. [Full Article...]
Entire operation of federal consumer regulator under review
This is one of the first major public moves at the CFPB-the Elizabeth Warren-inspired watchdog agency created in the wake of the financial crisis to keep tabs on big banks-since Trump appointed Mick Mulvaney as the agency's temporary director. [Full Article...]
Welcoming Amazon Echo to the Telstra Smart Home family
With these smart speakers, you can play music, get news and sport updates, set alarms, check your calendar and more with just your voice. Australian customers will be able to purchase Amazon Echo (2nd generation ) and Amazon Echo Dot (2nd generation) from Telstra stores and online from early February with the Telstra Smart Home integration and a new bundle coming soon after. [Full Article...]
Here are details of latest bipartisan DACA deal to protect 'dreamers'
If the House passes a stopgap measure to keep the government running ahead of the Friday deadline, McConnell will need at least nine Democrats in the chamber to vote "yes" again on a short-term funding bill - and he may need more , depending on whether any Republicans vote against the continuing resolution or are absent due to health reasons. [Full Article...]
High Tech Cars Revealed At Auto Show
BMW plans to have 25 "fully electric" and "plug-in hybrids" available by 2025. In a discussion with Motor Authority , Ford spokesperson Said Deep said the cherished name is not 100-percent locked in for the electric SUV. 5 to No. 2 sales globally, according to Raj Nair, president of Ford North America. "What we learned from this first cycle of electrification is people want really nice produc... [Full Article...]
(MSFT) Shares Bought by Sanders Capital LLC
About 242,515 shares traded. AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) has declined 10.95% since January 17, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 65.09% the S&P500. The stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ) has "Buy" rating given on Monday, August 7 by Credit Suisse. ADV now owns 4,939 shares of the software giant's stock worth $340,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the ... [Full Article...]
Page speed will affect mobile search rankings starting this summer
As important as speed will become, Google says it can be superseded by query intent. The company claims, "The 'Speed Update, ' as we're calling it, will only affect pages that deliver the slowest experience to users and will only affect a small percentage of queries". [Full Article...]
Infiniti to roll out electric auto range in 2021
Japanese luxury vehicle manufacturer Infiniti has announced plans for a number of new electrified models. As a result of this emphasis on ultra-low emission technology, Infiniti expects more than half its global sales to be comprised of electric vehicles by 2025. [Full Article...]