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Jaguar launches new E-Pace with world record-breaking barrel roll
In an attempt to one-up the larger F-Pace's loop-the-loop reveal, the E-Pace had a rather more horizontal task - performing a barrel roll, and breaking the a record in the process - the Guinness World Record for "Furthest Barrel Roll". The Porsche Macan will likely be the E-Pace's biggest competitor, Jaguar officials say. Transmissions for the E-Pace will mostly be courtesy of a nine-speed automatic, but a six-speed manual option will be offered as well.
E3 2017: Xbox One X Is "Like A High-End PC", Developer Says
Only those who prefer premium gaming experience will go for the One X it seems. But despite the risks involved in outing a $500 machine, Microsoft might just know what it plans to do with the console - it knows people will buy the Xbox One X, and even which ones, specifically.
How the new Apple iPhone could help combat 'the new drunk driving'
Some of the content in Control Center is not customizable and is there by default, but you can add a number of new features to it. How much of a difference does the higher-numbered Radeon Pro graphics chip with twice as much video memory make? Using your credit or debit card, you will be able to send money to anyone who also uses iOS11 with just a text message, which can be especially useful for splitting the check at a restaurant, paying someone gas money, or even paying the rent if ...
Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka to meet in French Open men's final
Murray slipped 0-5 and triple break down in the final set, a harsh indicator of the sudden shift in the balance of power. "There are two ways of seeing things and I chose to be positive, knowing that I was dominating", said Wawrinka, who has won the three grand slam finals he has played.
Apple unveils voice-activated, connected home speaker
It's no surprise that Apple has chosen to put music as the primary sell for HomePod , because without an actual serious investment in building out Siri as a platform - which Apple seems reticent to do - there's no way it can win from the home assistant angle.
Apple to showcase new features for its gadgets
The reaction Siri provokes in Apple customers is most often one of annoyance. Onstage, Apple's worldwide head of marketing, Phil Schiller, described how the speaker analyzes the song it's playing and adjusts its output. NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple Newsroom (www.apple.com/newsroom), or call Apple's Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042. Ahead of the Siri Speaker launch, competitors have rushed to improve their offerings.
Apple Takes On Distracted Driving With New Feature
The move is seen to woo Chinese consumers and boost Apple China revenue, which fell in recent quarters amid challenges from domestic smartphone makers like Huawei and Oppo, industry insiders said. Do you think it's the right time for Apple to include such a feature, or is it too late now? iOS 11 makes screen recording on iPhone way easier.
New smart speaker expected as Apple kicks off conference
Mac models were also boosted to work with virtual reality gear, a move by Apple into technology that Facebook has embraced with its Oculus unit. The HomePod is Hey Siri enabled with 6 multi-directional microphones that can interpret the way you say " Hey Siri " with its memory.
NBA's Golden State in rare territory
Cleveland has to run Golden State off the perimeter and avoid switching screens as the mismatch isolation situations is what the Warriors are looking to create in their halfcourt offense. Durant and Curry each scored 15 first-half points, but Golden State had 13 turnovers at the break after just four in the series opener. If there's anything that has cost Golden State wins during the season, it has been turnovers - a key element which the Cleveland Cavaliers are sure to hone into ...
Cavs try to shake 'weird' loss
Cleveland now leads the best-of-seven series 3-1, with a chance to eliminate the Celtics in Boston on Thursday and advance to the NBA Finals where a well-rested Golden State team will be awaiting them. The teams now travel back to Boston for game five of the series on Friday (NZ time). According to Cleveland head coach Tyronn Lue , there's a reason for this.
Destiny 2 Gameplay Reveal + Trailer
The first mission is Homecoming, where the Guardians of humanity are hit with a surprise attack as they defend the last safe city on Earth in the science fiction shooter. We'll be able to make a better judgement of the changes when the game receives a beta this summer. What we mean is that Destiny 2 for PC still has no release date.
North Korea accuses US, South Korea of assassination attempt
Seoul had ordered it closed after Pyongyang defied worldwide warnings and tested a long-range rocket. The North has a grim record of military aggression, abductions and assassinations against South Korean leaders that pale in comparison to anything it has faced.
Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Exynos Variant Kernels Open Sourced
Samsung has already ruled out selling a refurbished Note 7 in the United States and judging by the report , these refurbished units won't make their way to any other countries either, aside from South Korea . The recall debacle cost Samsung billions of dollars in lost profits and hammered its global credibility, forcing it to apologise to consumers and postpone the S8 launch.
What the Death of Broadband Privacy Rules Means
As head of the U.S. EPA, she was an outspoken voice about the environmental and economic impacts of climate change. Environmentalists say lifting the moratorium will worsen climate change and allow coal to be sold for unfairly low prices .
Coaches at women's NCAA Final Four have deep connections
In last year's game, 18 Mississippi State resulted in 24 points of turnovers for the Huskies. Junior guard Morgan William said, "We did watch the film". "That's one of the toughest decisions I had to make", said Sniezek, whose Stanford team plays SC at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the national semifinals, before UConn takes on Mississippi State in the second game.
Trump thumps Freedom Caucus over health care
Some Republicans - including one of the Freedom Caucus' own - are exhausted of the Freedom Caucus and the constant negotiation they require. I hope we can work with the administration and with the other side and not just abandon this effort, he said, and not make an effort (going forward) to destroy indirectly what we did not destroy directly today.
Samsung's Galaxy S8 phone aims to dispel the company's Note 7 debacle
Their release comes after Samsung was forced to recall its Note (Stockholm: NOTE.ST - news ) 7 phones for catching fire due to overheating batteries . Unlike previous years, both S8 models (regular and +) will feature the Infinity Edge display . It's not like the Smart Select GIF maker that first appeared on the Galaxy Note 7 and later trickled to Samsung's Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab S3.
Nathan Lyon helps put Australia on top in India
India's top-order batted resolutely to defy a relentless bowling attack on the second day of the decisive fourth and final Test against Australia on Sunday. "I know we probably left a few runs out there but to have India six down for 240-odd after a pretty a good day on the field - [I am] quite happy to be honest".
Apple has released a new low-cost iPad
There is good news if you fancy buying one of these tablets as they will be availble to order soon and will land in your hand at a much lower price. However, the iPad Pro features support for the Apple Pencil and the new Smart Connector, which allows advanced external keyboards to be able to be used with the device.
Wait-lists for Meals on Wheels may increase with federal budget cuts
She has rheumatoid arthritis, a crippling disease that's made the simple task of opening a can of veggies impossible. "I'd hate to think about it not being here because they do need it, there's a lot of them that need it, so it would just be heartbreaking", said Overton.
The next version of Android is supposed to have better battery life
The recent Google Pixel 2 leaks revealed that Google might introduce a third device named as "Taimen" at the launch . Soon, this will be overtaken by Marshmallow since the sales of Lollipop dropped down this month as compared to 32.9% of the last month.
South Carolina Stuns Duke
What made the SC win particularly enjoyable to people with good taste was that they weren't supposed to win. It forced 13 Duke turnovers and scored 10 points off those turnovers. With Nova and Duke bounced, the field has drastically tightened. Ranked 306 nationally in effective field goal percentage entering the game, it didn't have the profile of a team prepared to make a comeback against a talented team like Duke.
US Federal Reserve vote 9-1 to hike interest rates
Right now, the Central Bank is expected to raise rates three times this year, but if its actions become more aggressive, it could bring a sharper upswing in mortgage rates. Borrowers with private loans - whether debts that originated with private banks, or federal student loans they refinanced with private lenders - should check to see if they have a variable interest rate and if so, they should expect to see their rates rise in the next one to three months, Kantrowitz said.
White House budget proposal cuts domestic spending, boosts military
Aside from the Department of Defense , the agencies that benefit are Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security. Departments that fall within NDD are preparing for the worst. Republican Senator Rob Portman, whose home state of OH sits on the southern shores of Lake Erie, expressed concern about media reports saying the Trump budget had penciled in sharp cuts in a cleanup program for the Great Lakes .
Spring forward for Daylight Saving Time today
Your body is expecting a normal 24-hour day, but you suddenly experience a "shortened" day. One ad read, "If you think you're in the dark now, consider what Daylight Saving Time will do". The state Legislature also said no to daylight saving time five times. However, it is not observed in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the state of Arizona, with the exception of the Navajo Indian Reservation.
