Thursday 31 December 2015

Transcend announces ‘SuperMLC’ as an SLC NAND alternative

Transcend-1
Transcend is prepping a new type of MLC NAND it's dubbed "SuperMLC." The company wants to combine the high reliability and performance of single-level cell NAND memory with the low cost and economies of scale that exist around traditional multi-level cell flash.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/220225-transcend-announces-supermlc-as-an-slc-nand-alternative

Visser set to miss Six Nations start

Scotland and Harlequins wing Tim Visser is ruled out for up to eight weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/35207262

Valve explains Steam’s Christmas Day implosion

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Valve has issued a statement on the technical problems that led to Steam's Christmas Day meltdown.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/220218-valve-explains-steams-christmas-day-implosion

Worcester v Harlequins (Sun)

Team news as Worcester host Harlequins in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 GMT).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/35194663

ET deals: Dell Optiplex 3020 Micro quad-core desktop for $429

Dell OptiPlex Micro
Need a tiny PC that can still handle a heavy workload? Check out the OptiPlex 3020 Micro desktop PC from Dell. It's thin, light, and it doesn't compromise on performance. The best part? You can save over $350 off the sticker price when you use today's coupon codes.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/210611-et-deals-dell-optiplex-3020-small-form-factor-quad-core-desktop

Here’s why Microsoft shouldn’t launch an Xbox ‘set top box’

Xbox One
The most recent rumor of a set-top Xbox consists of a streamlined box that only runs Windows 10 apps, couched in wishy-washy language like "it's not clear if these plans have been scrapped."

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/220157-heres-why-microsoft-shouldnt-launch-an-xbox-set-top-box

Facial recognition study sheds new light on threat response and the ‘spidey sense’

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It turns out that everyday anxiety is actually an advantage, in the form of a "sixth sense" for danger.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/220170-facial-recognition-study-sheds-new-light-on-threat-response-and-the-spidey-sense

Saracens v Leicester (Sat)

Gonzalo Camacho is finally set for his first Leicester start in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Saracens (15:15 GMT).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/35194435

Storms that wreaked Christmas havoc across the US now supercharged, headed for the North Pole

NorthPoleStorm
The storms that slashed across the US last week have moved into the North Atlantic, but they haven't died down. Temperatures at the North Pole are expected to surge to an unprecedented 50 degrees above normal, while Iceland and northern England are hit by one of the strongest winter storms on record.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/220189-storms-that-wreaked-christmas-havoc-across-the-us-now-supercharged-headed-for-the-north-pole

Woman, 73, mugged at husband's grave

A 73-year-old woman had her handbag snatched as she was cleaning her husband's grave on Christmas Eve, the Met Police says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35204775#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Wednesday 30 December 2015

Terror alert for New Year celebrations

London is among the European capitals with extra security measures in place amid fears of terror attacks at New Year celebrations.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-35199793#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Breakfast project founder made MBE

The founder of a project which provides a free, healthy meal for 23,500 schoolchildren a day has been made an MBE in the New Year Honours List.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35199500#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

AVG Antivirus broke Chrome’s security, and Google’s furious about it

AVG-WebTuneUP
AVG's Web TuneUp extension for Google Chrome fundamentally compromised the browser's security and broke SSL. Google, needless to say, is not pleased.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/internet/220171-avg-antivirus-broke-chromes-security-and-googles-furious-about-it

NASA under orders to build a deep-space habitat by 2018

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Congress has instructed NASA to step up the development of a “habitation module” that can take astronauts on deep space missions.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/220138-nasa-under-orders-to-build-a-deep-space-habitat-by-2018

The Force is with this amazing Star Destroyer PC chassis

FeatureVenator
Ever wanted an enormous PC chassis with liquid cooling, fiber-optic lighting, and turbo laser batteries? Now's your chance.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/220147-the-force-is-with-this-amazing-star-destroyer-pc-chassis

Google plans to remove Oracle’s Java APIs from Android N

Java-Android
After a long legal battle, Google is moving to a completely open implementation of Java in Android N.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/220136-google-plans-to-remove-oracles-java-apis-from-android-n

Murder charge after man's stabbing

A 22-year-old man is to appear in court charged with murder after a stabbing in north London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35202341#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

No, Microsoft isn’t uploading your cryptographic keys so it can hand them to the FBI

encryption head
Worried about Microsoft's full disk encryption? You probably don't need to be -- and there are ways to stop the program from uploading your recovery key to the cloud.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/220129-no-microsoft-isnt-uploading-your-cryptographic-keys-so-it-can-hand-them-to-the-fbi

ET deals: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14-inch Ultrabook for $929

ThinkPad X1
If you're looking for a lightweight laptop with all-day battery life, you need to check out the ThinkPad X1 Carbon from Lenovo. It weighs less than three pounds, measures just seven-tenths of an inch thick, and holds nearly 11 hours of battery life on a single charge. And today, we found a coupon that will help you save hundreds of dollars off the list price.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/206102-et-deals-lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-14-inch-touchscreen-ultrabook-for-925

Jokanovic took time over Fulham move

Slavisa Jokanovic says talks about becoming Fulham's head coach took several weeks but he believes he was first choice.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35201469

Robots can now learn household tasks by watching YouTube videos

robot-cook
The RoboWatch project is teaching computers to learn complex house hold tasks using instructional videos posted on YouTube, and could potentially lead to robotic butlers and caregivers.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/220110-robots-can-now-learn-household-tasks-by-watching-youtube-videos

Your PC's dead, but you may still be able to save its hard drive

Big Data and computational medicine: Who guards the data?

Watson Logo
At the end of Moore's Law, with security breaches and the exposure of personally identifying data on the increase, what can computing do for medicine that it hasn't already done?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/220096-big-data-and-computational-medicine-who-guards-the-data

Man jailed for MP Facebook bomb threats

A man from London who threatened to bomb the home of an MP after the vote on air strikes in Syria is jailed for eight weeks.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35199184#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Bamford sorry for Palace remarks

Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford apologises for describing his time on loan at Crystal Palace as "terrible".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35199249

Saracens bring in Glasgow lock Low

Saracens sign Scotland lock Kieran Low on loan for the rest of the season from Pro12 side Glasgow Warriors.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/35199857

New malware sets up anonymous proxies on infected PCs

proxyback
ProxyBack stealthily uses your bandwidth to route traffic from a shady Russian proxy seller.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/internet/220102-new-malware-sets-up-anonymous-proxies-on-infected-pcs

Pair jailed for London terror plot

Couple who plotted a terror attack in London jailed for life with minimum terms of 27 and 25 years

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35198500#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Seven hospitalised after bus crash

Seven people are taken to hospital after a crash involving a bus and a van in Leyton, north east London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35199196#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Villa want to sign Remy on loan

Aston Villa boss Remi Garde says he wants to sign Chelsea's French striker Loic Remy on loan in January.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35198358

Man charged with house fire murder

A man is charged with murder following the death from burns of a 60-year-old man in a fire at his east London home on Christmas Day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35197222#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Chelsea 'making the right steps'

Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi says Chelsea are heading in the right direction after three games unbeaten since Jose Mourinho left.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35198775

VIDEO: Hand-held brain scanner gets trial

London's air ambulance is trialling a hand-held scanner which can detect potentially life-threatening brain injuries.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35197197#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Man City sign Chelsea's Hourihan

Manchester City Women sign Chelsea Ladies former England Under-23 goalkeeper Marie Hourihan.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35197768

Portable blood clot scanners trial

A handheld device which can detect head injuries before a patient arrives at hospital is being piloted by London paramedics.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35197217#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Tuesday 29 December 2015

Letwin apologises over riot comments

David Cameron's policy chief apologises over remarks he made about black communities days after the 1985 Broadwater Farm riot.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35192265#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

ET deals: Dell Optiplex 9020 Micro desktop PC for $782

Dell Micro PC
Desktop PCs are a powerful and affordable computing solution for the office and at home, but the bulk and weight associated with traditional towers can be a real hassle. Whether you're cramped in a cubicle, or looking for more space on your desk, you should definitely take a look at this quad-core OptiPlex 9020 Micro from Dell. It's small, lightweight, and shockingly powerful.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/201289-et-deals-dell-optiplex-9020-micro-mini-desktop-for-788

Updated Google Glass pops up on FCC’s website

GoogleGlass
Google is prepping a new version of Google Glass, but will the device find success this time around?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/220089-updated-google-glass-pops-up-on-fccs-website

Strangling Superfish: Microsoft will block ad-injection software to prevent attacks

Malware-Post
Microsoft has announced new restrictions on adware meant to curb some of the industry's worst excesses, but is Redmond fighting a losing battle?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/220080-strangling-superfish-microsoft-will-block-ad-injection-software-to-prevent-attacks

Why we can’t plug Southern California’s massive methane leak

Aliso-Canyon
There's a massive methane leak in Los Angeles, and city officials and the company that owns the property can't do anything to stop it in the short term. We investigate the issue, and the seriousness of the problem.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/220073-why-we-cant-plug-southern-californias-massive-methane-leak

ExtremeTech’s top 10 tech cars for 2016 and beyond

2017 Acura NSX
Hyundai raises the bar on compact cars. Audi raises the bar for highway cruisers. Tesla puts Ludicrous on the speedometer. Cruze gives Chevy a real compact car.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/220037-extremetechs-top-10-tech-cars-for-2016-and-beyond

Man stabbed to death in north London

A man is arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Islington, north London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35194194#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

FA charges O's president for clash

The Football Association charges Leyton Orient president Francesco Becchetti with misconduct after a clash with Andy Hessenthaler.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35195550

Saracens add Peel to coaching staff

Saracens appoint England Under-20 head coach Ian Peel to their staff after reaching an agreement with the RFU.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/35196018

Comcast begins rolling out DOCSIS 3.1-based gigabit home Internet

Comcast Gigabit DOCSIS 3.1 home gateway
Comcast announced that it installed the first gigabit DOCSIS 3.1-based cable modem in a customer's home near Philadelphia this week.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/220025-comcast-begins-rolling-out-docsis-3-1-based-gigabit-home-internet

'Silent bomber' couple guilty of plot

A husband and wife are found guilty of plotting a terror attack in London ahead of the 10th anniversary of the 7 July bombings.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35195311#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

MIT, Adobe aim to end ‘code rot’ by letting software auto-optimize itself

auto-coding MIT head
Two of the biggest names in tech are teaming up to figure out how we could develop software for fixing one of the fundamental problems with developing software.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/220017-mit-adobe-aim-to-end-code-rot-by-letting-software-edit-software

Charity marks 1966 and all that

Bobby Moore's former home in Barking, east London, is among the sites being commemorated next year by English Heritage.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35189077#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

A new thought experiment shows how we could get information from a black hole

BlackHoles1
Physicists think they've come up with a way to learn a bit about the interior of a black hole -- an impossible procedure that shows the insanity of studying the heart of a singularity.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/220005-a-new-thought-experiment-shows-how-we-could-get-information-from-a-black-hole

Baby P's mother refused parole

The mother of Baby P is still a danger to the public and should not be freed from prison in the new year, the Parole Board rules.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35193580#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Bamford ends 'terrible' Palace loan

Striker Patrick Bamford says he has ended his season-long loan at Crystal Palace early to return to Chelsea.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35191686

Fulham v Rotherham United (Tue)

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Fulham and Rotherham United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35154767

Monday 28 December 2015

Two held in house fire murder inquiry

Two people are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found following a house fire in London on Christmas Day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35192226#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

For VR to succeed, it needs evangelists. Will it get them?

PSVR
Countless developers are dedicating thousands of man-hours to make brand new titles for these shiny new platforms. This isn't just a fun novelty anymore -- it's big business. And what it needs are evangelists.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/219985-for-vr-to-succeed-it-needs-evangelists

The ArcaBoard is an extremely impractical $20,000 turbine-powered hoverboard

ArcaBoard
You wanted a hoverboard? This is what it takes, and it's not pretty.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/219990-the-arcaboard-is-an-extremely-impractical-20000-turbine-powered-hoverboard

Hyundai, others stumble with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto updates

Hyundai Sonata
The Sonata got Android Auto earlier this year, but CarPlay support ran into a snag; now the automaker is saying early 2016 for Sonatas to support CarPlay, putting it almost two years behind schedule.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/219991-hyundai-others-stumble-with-apple-carplay-android-auto-updates

Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy S7 could come in two sizes

Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung may release the Galaxy S7 in both 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch sizes, with the 5.5-inch version containing another iteration of the surprise-hit Edge display.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/219978-samsungs-next-generation-galaxy-s7-could-come-in-two-sizes

ET deals: APC BR1000G Back-UPS Pro eight outlet UPS for $95

APC UPS
Occasional power hiccups are inevitable. Power outages are common in rural areas, but even relatively modern cities aren't completely immune to surges, brown outs, and power outages. If you want to ensure that you don't lose any valuable data, investing in an uninterruptible power supply is your best bet. And since this UPS from APC is currently being discounted by 20%, now's the perfect time to buy.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/219973-et-deals-apc-br1000g-back-ups-pro-eight-outlet-ups-for-95

Train firm apology over cancellations

A train company apologises for cancelling services on one of the busiest post-Christmas shopping days.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35189568#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Palmyra arch to be recreated in London

A monument from the ancient city of Palmyra controlled by so-called Islamic State (IS) is to be recreated in London's Trafalgar Square.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35188860#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Teenager bailed after 'knife fight'

A 16-year-old boy is bailed after admitting possessing a machete following an alleged knife fight at a London shopping centre on Boxing Day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35188861#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

North Korea’s Linux-based Red Star OS is as oppressive as you’d expect

Red-Star-3.0-OS
A team of researchers have just given North Korea's Linux-based Red Star OS the once over, and as you'd expect, it's extremely locked down and invasive.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/219963-north-koreas-linux-based-red-star-os-is-as-oppressive-as-youd-expect

Bristol Rovers v Leyton Orient

Live coverage of Monday's League Two game between Bristol Rovers and Leyton Orient.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35148021

Cambridge United v Barnet

Live coverage of Monday's League Two game between Cambridge United and Barnet.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35148020

Exeter City v AFC Wimbledon

Live coverage of Monday's League Two game between Exeter City and AFC Wimbledon.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35148017

Stevenage v Dagenham & Redbridge

Live coverage of Monday's League Two game between Stevenage and Dagenham & Redbridge.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35148109

Braintree Town v Welling United

Live coverage of Monday's National League game between Braintree Town and Welling United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35148271

Southend United v Millwall

Live coverage of Monday's League One game between Southend United and Millwall.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35148454

Arsenal in talks over Basel's Elneny

Arsenal are in talks with Swiss club Basel about signing midfielder Mohamed Elneny, while Jack Wilshere is out until February.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35187793

Priceless Kane not for sale, say Spurs

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says 22-year-old England striker Harry Kane is not for sale at any price.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35187443

Fulham name Jokanovic as new boss

Fulham appoint former Watford and Maccabi Tel Aviv manager Slavisa Jokanovic as their new head coach.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35187877

Sunday 27 December 2015

Year in pictures: London in 2015

The capital across 2015

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35157329#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Croydon boxer helps isolated people

Older people in London are becoming more lonely and isolated during the festive period, according to Age UK.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35186099#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Boy charged over centre 'knife fight'

A 16-year-old boy is charged with a number of offences after an alleged knife fight broke out in a shopping centre on Boxing Day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35188031#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Second arrest over 'knife fight'

A second teenager is arrested after a suspected knife fight broke out at a London shopping centre on Boxing Day, the Metropolitan Police says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35187716#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Kempton victory for Sprinter Sacre

Sprinter Sacre continues his return to form with victory over Sire De Grugy in the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/35185947

Arsenal v Bournemouth

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Bournemouth.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35148189

Manchester United v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Chelsea.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35148123

Watford v Tottenham Hotspur

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Watford and Tottenham Hotspur.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35148217

Crystal Palace v Swansea City

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Swansea City.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35148138

West Ham United v Southampton

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between West Ham United and Southampton.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35148239

Queens Park Rangers v Huddersfield Town

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Huddersfield Town.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35147776

Reading v Brentford

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Championship game between Reading and Brentford.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35147731

Charlton Athletic v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Championship game between Charlton Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35147801

Two injured in 'racing' car crash

Two men are seriously injured after being hit by a car in Dalston, east London, police say.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35186096#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Man charged with murder over stabbing

A man is charged with murder after a 64-year-old was stabbed to death in Mottingham on Saturday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35186094#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Has London got lost in transition?

London's extraordinary growth has benefits, but also many critics - with concerns ranging from extreme inequality to the damage to longstanding communities.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35169572#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Hiddink wants 'ambition' at Man Utd

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink says his team must show "ambition" when they travel to Manchester United on Monday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35184064

Bolasie and Wickham face spell out

Crystal Palace could be without winger Yannick Bolasie and striker Connor Wickham for about a month.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35183906

Kelly creates history at Kempton

Jockey Lizzie Kelly becomes the first woman to win a Grade One jumps race in Britain as Tea for Two triumphs at Kempton.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/35181623

Saturday 26 December 2015

The churches of beer and Doctor Who

The unlikely church link with beer and actors

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35102677#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

'Machete' panic at shopping centre

A machete is recovered after a suspected knife fight broke out at a shopping centre on Boxing Day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35183580#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

In pictures: London's Boxing Day sales

Thousands of shoppers descend on London - many from abroad - to hunt for bargains in the Boxing Day sales.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35182231#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Arrest after man stabbed to death

A man is stabbed to death in Mottingham, south-east London, in the early hours of Boxing Day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35182226#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Dagenham & Redbridge v Cambridge United

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Dagenham & Redbridge and Cambridge United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35139655

AFC Wimbledon v Bristol Rovers

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between AFC Wimbledon and Bristol Rovers.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35139621

Barnet v Newport County

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Barnet and Newport County.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35139678

Leyton Orient v Portsmouth

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Leyton Orient and Portsmouth.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35139407

Welling United v Dover Athletic

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Welling United and Dover Athletic.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35140154

VIDEO: Can ballet ease Parkinson's symptoms?

Research has found that ballet can have significant physical and emotional benefits for people suffering from Parkinson's disease.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35181265#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Man dead as four flee house fire

A man dies after a fire broke out in a house in east London in the early hours of Christmas Day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35181547#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Man critically hurt in hit-and-run

A 24-year-old man is critically injured in a hit-and-run collision in north London on Christmas Day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35181549#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Millwall v Walsall

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Millwall and Walsall.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35139230

Shoppers 'to spend £3.74bn' in sales

Millions of shoppers are expected to spend £3.74bn in the Boxing Day sales, experts predict.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35179234#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Moment choir beat Bieber to number one

The BBC's James Longman meets the NHS staff who have beaten Justin Bieber to the UK's Christmas number one spot.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35178931#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

The loneliness of the Christmas volunteer

As Crisis opens the doors of its centres to an expected 4,000 homeless guests, what motivates the volunteers?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-35171728#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: NHS song secures number one spot

The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir defeats Justin Bieber to secure the UK's Official Christmas number one for 2015.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35178566#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Friday 25 December 2015

Firefighters rescue Christmas dinner

Firefighters rescue a family's Christmas dinner after the oven caught fire while the turkey was roasting.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35179101#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Man seriously injured in hit-and-run

A pedestrian is seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in south London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35178747#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Thursday 24 December 2015

Science fiction handwaving just got real with the world’s first biologically powered chip

Moya-Starburst
Researchers at Columbia Engineering have begun to articulate the link between electricity and biology, and their work has implications for medicine, sci-fi, and everything in between.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/219941-science-fiction-handwaving-just-got-real-with-the-worlds-first-biologically-powered-chip

ExtremeTech explains: What is DirectX 12?

Fable2
It's been over 18 months since we first visited the topic of DirectX 12 and what features and benefits it would bring to modern gaming. Much has happened since.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/178904-directx-12-detailed-backwards-compatible-with-all-recent-nvidia-gpus-will-deliver-mantle-like-capabilities

The state of gaming in 2016: Here’s what to expect

PlayStation VR
As the year comes to a close, our focus shifts to 2016. The consoles have a solid install base new, long-awaited VR helmets are making their way into the hands of consumers, and we're finally seeing new games instead of just sequels. The potential is exciting, but nerve-racking all the same.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/219722-the-state-of-gaming-in-2016-heres-what-to-expect

Man on terrorist publication charge

A 31-year-old man has been charged with distributing a terrorist publication, Scotland Yard says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35177404#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

'Christmas angel' PC helps injured dog

A retiring police officer's last act of kindness is rewarded when a homeless man buys her chocolates for helping his injured dog.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35176921#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Wasps v Saracens (Sun)

Team news as Wasps host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (14:00 GMT).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/35170983

Bournemouth v Crystal Palace

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35140039

Harlequins v Gloucester (Sun)

Team news as Harlequins host Gloucester in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stadium (16:30 GMT).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/35170995

Permanent Norwich move for Jarvis

Norwich City agree a deal to sign on-loan West Ham United winger Matt Jarvis for a reported fee of £2.5m.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35176382

Chelsea v Watford

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35139930

Southampton v Arsenal

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35140036

Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35139938

NASA postpones next Mars mission for at least two years

insight
A faulty instrument has led to the cancellation of InSight's 2016 launch, and at least a two year delay. NASA is evaluating its funding to see if this lander can ever make the trip to Mars.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/219917-nasa-postpones-next-mars-mission-for-at-least-two-years

Christmas dinner invite for care leavers

Young people who have spent part of their childhood in care are invited to special Christmas dinners by Manchester poet Lemn Sissay.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-35161750#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

This is your best hope for recovering photos from a lost or stolen phone

Transfer bans for Championship trio

Bolton, Fulham and Nottingham Forest are banned from signing players after breaching Football League rules.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35174477

Aston Villa v West Ham United

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Aston Villa and West Ham United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35140077

Ipswich Town v Queens Park Rangers

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Ipswich Town and Queens Park Rangers.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35138856

Bristol City v Charlton Athletic

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Bristol City and Charlton Athletic.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35139005

Derby County v Fulham

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Derby County and Fulham.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35139097

VIDEO: Behind the scenes at new Dickens drama

'Dickensian' is a new 20-part series where an array of colourful characters mingle together.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35174153#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Chelsea in Drogba talks with Montreal

Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba has expressed a "desire to help" former club Chelsea, say the Canadian MLS team.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35173104

Robshaw would back England successor

Chris Robshaw says he will back his successor if new head coach Eddie Jones strips him of the England captaincy.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/35170123

What's it like working in John Lewis at Christmas?

Working at John Lewis during the Christmas season is a particularly intense experience.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-magazine-monitor-35168817#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Wednesday 23 December 2015

Work to hit London airport rail routes

Passengers going by train to the UK's two biggest airports will face long delays over the festive period as engineering work begins.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35173444#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Photograph 'is of missing DJ Derek'

The family of a missing Bristol DJ say they believe a photo taken in London two days ago is of him.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-35172033#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Latest Windows 10 update erases Word customizations, can break Edge, Outlook, File Explorer

Windows10PLAEN
Microsoft's latest cumulative update for Windows 10 was supposed to improve wireless connectivity, but it introduced some substantial bugs as well.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/219908-latest-windows-10-update-erases-word-customizations-can-break-edge-outlook-file-explorer

Former England coach Howe dies aged 80

Former England and Arsenal coach Don Howe dies at the age of 80.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35171937

Arsenal Ladies sign forward McCabe

Arsenal Ladies agree a deal to sign Republic of Ireland international Katie McCabe from Shelbourne FC.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35169502

'Hoverboard' drinks thief spared jail

A teenager from south London who used a "hoverboard" to enter a supermarket and steal a crate of Lucozade, is been spared jail.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35169988#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Njie out for up to three months

Tottenham are left short of attacking options after Clinton Njie is sidelined for up to three months with a knee injury.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35171601

Oculus ships Rift 1.0 SDK, early final kits to chosen developers

OculusRift
Oculus has shipped the Rift 1.0 SDK to a handful of early developers along with early final hardware to allow them to put the final touches on their products. That Q1 2016 release date is looking firmer all the time.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/219888-oculus-ships-rift-1-0-sdk-early-final-kits-to-chosen-developers

Brentford v Brighton & Hove Albion

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35139099

Google developing AI-based messaging service: Report

AI artificial intelligence neural networks
The report said Google plans to integrate chatbots, which answer user queries from within a messaging app after searching the Web for information.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/219899-google-developing-ai-based-messaging-service-report

Man held over 'Islamist terror links'

A man has been arrested in south London in connection with "extremist Islamist terrorism", the Metropolitan Police says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35166807#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Players must look in mirror - Hiddink

Interim boss Guus Hiddink tells Chelsea's underperforming players to "look at themselves in the mirror".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35166727

Payet might be fit for Liverpool

West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet is likely to make his first-team return against Liverpool on 2 January.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35168230

Why stars explode, creating the universe as we know it

supernova head
Supernovae are events so violent that, for a short time, a single star can outshine a galaxy of billions. But just what are they, really?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/219746-why-stars-explode-creating-the-universe-as-we-know-it

Jones signs new Harlequins deal

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions prop Adam Jones signs a new contract with Premiership club Harlequins.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/35167530

999 calls over kebabs and balloons

A complaint about a kitten whose head was stuck in a tambourine is just one of the ridiculous 999 calls made over the festive period.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35162700#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

McCullum agrees Middlesex deal

New Zealand batsman Brendon McCullum signs to play limited-overs cricket for Middlesex next summer.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/35168859

Muslim family's US 'ban' raised with PM

Labour MP Stella Creasy calls on the prime minister to challenge the US after officials refuse to allow a British Muslim family to board a flight to visit Disneyland in California.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35167511#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Arsenal 'can go all the way' - Cech

Arsenal are set up to win the Premier League title this season once they get everyone back to fitness, according to goalkeeper Petr Cech.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35162720

Finn and Stokes in England squads

Steven Finn and Ben Stokes are named in England's 15-man squads for the one-day and Twenty20 series against South Africa.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/35166626

VIDEO: Christmas centres for homeless open

Crisis, a homeless charity, is doing what it can to help the homeless by opening up a chain of special Christmas centres in England and Scotland.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35166784#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Tuesday 22 December 2015

Giving up Christmas for those in crisis

BBC News speaks to Crisis's longest-serving volunteer about what it's like to spend the most family-orientated time of year with London's homeless.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34856865#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Father jailed for baby-shaking death

A father from north London is jailed for murdering his infant son by violently shaking him in a fit of rage.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35160161#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Nvidia fixes G-Sync refresh rate bug, adds VR SLI support to OpenGL

GSync-Nvidia
Nvidia launched its updated 361.43 drivers yesterday, with a bug fix for high-refresh rate monitors and new VR support for SLI in OpenGL.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/219876-nvidia-fixes-g-sync-refresh-rate-bug-adds-vr-sli-support-to-opengl

Hatton raid 'similar' to book plot

A book with a page marked outlining a jewellery raid "exactly like Hatton Garden" was found at the home of a man accused of taking part in the £14m heist, a court hears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35162943#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Shoppers' alarm at 'falling' decorations

Some central London shoppers report having had near misses after metal Christmas decorations fell on them.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35164973#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

ET deals roundup: Pre-order Star Wars VII, save on games and Blu-rays

Star Wars
Excited about the newest entry in the Star Wars franchise? Pre-order the Blu-ray from Amazon for $24.99, and receive it on the day of release when you select two-day shipping.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/219860-et-deals-roundup-pre-order-star-wars-vii-save-on-games-and-blu-rays

Samsung, GlobalFoundries to fab next-gen AMD GPUs, APUs

Samsung S2 foundry
New reports suggest AMD will tap Samsung and GF for more of its manufacturing this cycle than in previous years. The move could help it fulfill its wafer supply agreements to GF and consolidate manufacturing.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/219859-samsung-globalfoundries-to-fab-next-gen-amd-gpus-apus

Man sues Bethesda over Fallout 4 addiction

Constitution1
A Russian man is threatening to sue Bethesda, claiming his own Fallout 4 addiction cost him his job and his marriage.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/219818-man-sues-bethesda-over-fallout-4-addiction

The price of the knock down

Can rebuilding council estate solve homes crisis?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35124545#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Sorting through wireless music’s dizzying array of options

Denon-RCD-N7
The good news: Having clear-sounding audio all over your house no longer requires a second mortgage.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/electronics/219688-sorting-through-wireless-musics-dizzying-array-of-options

'Do not judge' stab boy's family plead

The family of a 15-year-old boy who died after being stabbed in Smethwick ask people not to judge why he was out late.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-35161843#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Hatton Garden accused 'ashamed'

One of the men accused of being part of the Hatton Garden burglary admits being ashamed and embarrassed that he moved and stored stolen jewellery in his taxi, but says he did not know what was in the bags.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35158568#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Here's how to sync Google Earth placemarks on multiple computers

Energy bill variations revealed

The average household bill for electricity and gas falls by about £45 a year, according to new figures, which also show Londoners pay the most for gas.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35160243#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: London bus stops embrace e-paper

Transport for London trials e-paper bus stops that can display travel information in real-time using solar power.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35162689#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

England's Coombs joins Liverpool

Liverpool Ladies sign Chelsea Ladies midfielder Laura Coombs a season-long loan deal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35162538

Was 2015 the beginning of the end for SSDs?

NAND flash
NAND flash had some hiccups this year, with a number of issues and concerns related to best practices and enterprise deployments. These problems, however, largely represent growing pains -- not the end of the industry as some have claimed.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/219815-was-2015-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-nand-flash

Chelsea Ladies sign England's Carney

Chelsea Ladies sign England international Karen Carney from Birmingham City Ladies on a two-year deal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35161455

SpaceX makes history, successfully lands Falcon 9 rocket following orbital launch

falcon 9
SpaceX goes big to close out 2015 by launching 11 satellites into orbit, and then landing the Falcon 9 rocket successfully.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/219824-spacex-makes-history-successfully-lands-falcon-9-rocket-following-orbital-launch

Evans signs new Harlequins contract

Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans, the club's leading points scorer, signs a new contract with the Premiership side.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/35159442

Collins wants regular West Ham spot

West Ham defender James Collins is hoping for a new deal with his club as he looks to be part of Wales' Euro 2016 squad.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35156154

New Jermaine Baker post mortem sought

The firearms officer arrested over the fatal shooting of Jermaine Baker in north London requests a second post-mortem examination to be carried out.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35158789#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Pupils' internet use to be monitored

Schools in England will have to monitor students' internet use under plans to protect them from radicalisation, education secretary Nicky Morgan says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35157910#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Win gives Arsenal belief - Wenger

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal's extra "maturity" helped them beat Manchester City - and gives them belief in the title race.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35157661

Some NHS trusts make £3m from parking

Some hospital trusts in England are making more than £3m a year from car parking fees, Freedom of Information requests find.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35157425#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Monday 21 December 2015

Rent rises 'could outpace house prices'

The cost of renting in London could rise faster than house prices in the next five years, surveyors warn.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35154420#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Armed officers in guns boycott warning

Armed police officers in London could hand in their weapons if a colleague is charged over the shooting of a man in London, says the Police Federation.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35151936#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Man in al-Shabab bid after unit release

A Muslim convert with schizophrenia tried to travel to Somalia to join an Islamist terror group days after release from a mental health unit, a court hears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35155735#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Cooler Master responds to Asetek infringement case against AMD

CoolerMaster1
Earlier this month, AMD stated that it didn't believe its Fury X cooler infringed on any Asetek patents. Now, Cooler Master is backing up that view as well.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/219798-cooler-master-responds-to-asetek-infringement-case-against-amd

Qualcomm may have inked exclusive deal to put Snapdragon 820 in Samsung hardware

The Galaxy S6 Ege. Well-regarded, but not enough to stem Samsung's losses.
A new report indicates Samsung and Qualcomm may have teamed up to launch the Snapdragon 820 as a Samsung Galaxy S7 exclusive. It makes a lot of sense for both companies -- but will doing so help either?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/219791-qualcomm-may-have-inked-exclusive-deal-to-put-snapdragon-820-in-samsung-hardware

The bionic pancreas: harbinger of a new era in organ replacement?

bionic
A bionic pancreas is being developed by doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston University, with the goal of winning FDA approval. If it succeeds, this will likely be the first bionic organ to see widespread adoption.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/219757-the-bionic-pancreas-harbinger-of-a-new-era-in-organ-replacement

Heist 'raider fell out with people'

One of the men accused of the Hatton Garden burglary had a "habit of falling out with people", a court hears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35151934#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Curiosity uncovers mysterious minerals in Martian drillholes

curiosity silica
Curiosity detected significant deposits of silica on Mars for the first time, and that could be a big deal.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/219742-curiosity-uncovers-mysterious-minerals-in-martian-drillholes

What is blockchain, and can IBM, Intel, and big banks use it to remake the internet?

blockchain linus head
Open source blockchain technology could redefine the way computers interact -- and one Linux-led initiative has support from the biggest players in tech.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/219651-what-is-blockchain-and-can-ibm-intel-and-big-banks-use-it-to-remake-the-internet

Cardiff to keep Addicks striker Watt

Cardiff City are set to sign Scottish striker Tony Watt on a permanent deal after he impresses during a loan spell.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35153159

Closest habitable planet may be just 14 light years away, but don’t pack your suitcase yet

Planets-under-a-red-sun
A new exoplanet discovered in orbit around Wolf 1061 appears to sit squarely in its habitable zone -- but the conditions thought to exist around such stars make it difficult for habitable planets to exist. Will Wolf 1061c prove such theories correct or not?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/219708-closest-habitable-planet-may-be-just-14-light-years-away-but-dont-pack-your-suitcase-just-yet