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USAF Launches 12th and Final GPS IIF Satellite
Shawn Fairhurst, Air Force 45th Space Wing vice commander, said in an Air Force release . With its Russian-built RD-180 first-stage engine generating more than 860,000 pounds of thrust, the 700,000-pound rocket quickly accelerated as it consumed its kerosene and liquid oxygen propellants, breaking through the sound barrier just 78 seconds after liftoff and arcing away to the east.
OH groundhog Buckeye Chuck's prediction: More winter
Weather conditions notwithstanding, spring will officially begin on March 20. It's doubtful many Americans actually take the weather forecasts of a rodent seriously. There's also an "official groundhog" in Sussex County, named Stonewall Jackson after the Confederate general of the Civil War. The groundhog died a few months later.
Apple rumoured to unveil iPhone 5se at March 15 event
By Apple coming up with a new, cleaner design for the iPhone 7 means that you will not see a protruding lens and visible antenna lines. A member of the press compares the new iPhone models at the launch of the new Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus at the Apple Omotesando store on September 19, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan.
Super Bowl ads go for the safety
Their 30-second spots cost companies $5 million just to air. This year could be the last in which Canadians are prevented from watching American commercials during the big game after the CRTC ruled that the US ads were an integral part of the Super Bowl broadcast.
Bethesda's Todd Howard to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at GDC 2016
Following that, Howard led the team behind equally revered open-world RPG Fallout 3, as well as that behind last year's follow-up, Fallout 4. However, it may not be that soon as what avid fans have been hoping for, now that " Fallout 4 " is finally released.
Seoul: N. Korea moves up rocket launch window to Feb. 7-14
Pyongyang previously said the launch would take place between 8-25 February. The planned launch has been condemned by the worldwide community as a disguised ballistic missile test that amounts to another serious violation of United Nations resolution, following the North's nuclear test last month.
Lowest price for Super Bowl ticket is $3000, company says
If they prove a hit, the VR helmets are set to go live for Super Bowl 2017. That was mostly accomplished at the $1.3 billion Levi's Stadium when it opened in mid-2014. In its 50-year history, the Super Bowl has showcased players from a total of 393 colleges. The tech-savvy stewards have been given the nickname of NiNerds - so called because the stadium is home to the San Francisco 49ers .
Bubba Watson likes everything about Phoenix Open - except TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course
Fowler, who missed the cut at last week's Farmers Insurance Open after winning the previous week at the European Tour's Abu Dhabi Championship, was delighted to maintain his new-found form on the greens. Compatriot Padraig Harrington is certain to miss the concluding two round after finishing on four over. "I like playing in front of the big crowds and how insane the fans can get, and being kind of acclimated to the atmosphere here definitely helps", Fowler said.
Timeline for Continental air bag recall issue
Honda will install new inflators in the affected cars for free, but the automaker says parts won't be available until summer because of how many cars are involved. About 5 million vehicles will be part of the wider recall, which pales in comparison to the roughly 24 million cars in the US that have been recalled as part of the Takata airbag issue, making it the single largest automotive recall in the country's history.
PD: Officers OK after shooting in Mesa; woman shot undergoing surgery
Jacobs posted a popular online video previous year attempting to raise awareness about the difficulties of living with Asperger's syndrome, a developmental disability similar in some ways to autism. Samson is with Jacobs' mother. Sampson is now with Jacobs' family, reports the station. So I tracked down her address and called the police, and they indicated they already had someone on the way down there.
Apple now accepting banged-up iPhones
Apparently, Apple will be using a thinner camera module that will fit perfectly inside the rear without causing any bump. "If you lock your keys in your own vehicle, AAA can open it back up for you", writes Weins on the iFixit blog.
Apollo 14 Astronaut Edgar Mitchell Died Thursday
Mitchell was the sixth man to step onto the moon's surface. Their landing area was the Fra Mauro Highlands, of interest to geologists because of its cone-shape crater. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden recalled Mitchell marveling at the stunning view of Earth from space. Mitchell was the author of several books, including his 1996 memoir, " The Way of the Explorer ".
Apple says the iPhone-breaking Error 53 is a security measure
The Guardian reports that users' phones were disabled after the Touch ID home button was repaired by a non-Apple engineer. "When iPhone is serviced by an authorised Apple service provider or Apple retail store for changes that affect the touch ID sensor, the pairing is re-validated", the statement reads.
Optical Illusion Tricked Astronomers About Size Of Saturn's Most Opaque Ring
The US space agency NASA suggested that this type of finding is counterintuitive, because generally a more opaque substance "must contain more stuff" as compared to something more translucent. Change a ring's density, and the waves within it change shape-letting scientists calculate the ring's mass from the waves alone. "The rings are so magnificent and awe-insipring, it's impossible to resist the mystery of how they came to be".
Apple Pay Coming to Chicken Customers
Au Bon Pain, Chick-fil-A, Create & Barrel, and Zappos are among the latest to get on board with Apple's wireless mobile payment system, and more are on the way. In-app purchases utilizing the service additionally greater than doubled within the final six months of 2015 in contrast with the primary half, says the corporate.
Honor 5X now available in Europe, Honor 7 Premium arriving soon
Yes, the company's latest affordable smartphone is now available to buy if you're in Europe. Express.co.uk flew out to Munich earlier this week for the European launch of the budget handset. It'll turn out a solid photo in good light conditions, but things quickly deteriorates when the sun sets. The performance of the device is good, with the Kirin processor delivering all that you need and more.
Nintendo's Quality Of Life Project Has Been Put On Hold Indefinitely
The remarks echo similar comments Kimishima made to the Japanese newspaper Asahi (as translated by Kotaku ), where he said the sleep-tracker is "not yet at the level of a Nintendo product". For now, at least, we must move on with our lives knowing Nintendo's Quality of Life product won't be joining us next month. With all the attention on Nintendo's imminent foray into mobile games, the company's other projects around personal health may not see the light of day.
'Johnny Cash' Spider Among 14 New Species Found in US
The Johnny Cash tarantula was given its name due to its outlaw nature. As well as A. johnnycashi , the new species include A. saguaro, named for the cactus, A. johnnycashi was the only one which was named after celebrity. With the others, however, scientists employed a different method of naming them. And the number includes the 14 new species found by him and his team, all completely new to the scientific world.
Sakurajima volcano erupts spectacularly, spouting lava down its slope in southern Japan
Rocks spewing out of the crater were expected to fall within the 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) zone. There were no immediate reports of injuries in Kagoshima, Kyodo News reported. The Japanese archipelago sits atop the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin, and has more than 100 volcanoes.
Multi-Account Support Reappears in Latest Instagram Beta Update
It appears that when a user is logged into multiple accounts, they have the ability to switch between them using the name displayed in the navigation bar. Currently, the feature seems to be limited to a few select users, but expect to see it in the following weeks on your iPhone. Should adjustments be made, new updates might roll out in the next months.
Honda warns vehicle dealerships of liability as airbag recall widens
Honda said late Wednesday is recalling 341,000 2008-2010 Accord cars to replace the control units. Unfortunately, Honda has reportedly told dealerships that parts are in very short supply until this upcoming autumn, and so for now it will order the replacements for cars with airbag troubles or crash damage.
Microsoft Confirms Purchase of AI Company Swiftkey
Artificial Intelligence has become a hot topic among tech firms competing to get the attention of the public. Before being bought by Microsoft the company had raised $20 million in venture capital from Accel Partners, Octopus Investments and Index Ventures.
Roberson helps Vanderbilt upset No. 8 Texas A&M 77-60
The Texas A&M Aggies landed, at least, one player in each of head coach Kevin Sumlin's first four recruiting classes that were rated as a five-star talent in the 247Sports Composite. Elgin Cook scored 18 points, and Chris Boucher had 12 rebounds and blocked six shots for the host Ducks (19-4, 8-2 Pac-12). Texas A&M responded with a 25-9 run that gave the Aggies as 26-23 lead on Admon Gilder's three-pointer with 9 minutes 17 seconds left.
Brazil confirms Zika infection from a blood transfusion
The CDC says avoiding sexual contact with potential Zika patients is probably wise. The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting several days to a week, Dallas County health officials said. The Government has also announced a further £1 million funding for research to tackle the Zika virus . The county's two previous Zika patients have fully recovered from the virus, according to the DCHHS.
Honda Takata Corporation Airbag Crisis is Still Not Over
Honda's action indicates the continuing Takata recalls may not be over. Moisture can get into the control units, causing the airbags to not deploy in a crash, Honda said. Most of the recalls have not yet been carried out. Automakers will replace the computers at no cost to owners. The air bag control units were made from 2006 through 2010.
Windows 10 to Download Automatically for Most Users
Not every Windows 10 build is going to be a game changer, but that doesn't mean they're any less important. However, the roadmap also revealed that starting this year, Windows 10 will become a "recommended" update in Windows Update.
Overwatch beta returns next week
In addition to the new features mentioned above, Blizzard has also introduced plenty of balancing for several heroes, as well as the ability to play with/against bots in Private Games. Assuming you already have an account all you have to do is visit this link and check all the games you are interested in. While most people will probably go for the Standard Edition, there are a few reasons to spend the extra 20 bucks if you're a long-time Blizzard fan.
