Wednesday 28 February 2018

Final Fantasy XV is Coming to PC, But Hitting a Locked 60fps is Harder Than You’d Think

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True 4K support will be available when the game launches on March 6, so this is our opportunity for a version without compromise, right? Right?!

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Julian Aubrey: Man charged with murder of LGBT rights campaigner

Julian Aubrey was found with multiple stab wounds in his home in West Kensington last year.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43233860

Missing Nigerian masterpiece sells for £1.2m at auction

Ben Enwonwu's "Tutu" became a symbol of reconciliation after the Nigerian-Biafran conflict.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43233856

2018 Nissan Armada Review: Big, Thirsty, and Sales Are Through the Roof


Even by large SUV standards, the Nissan Armada casts a giant footprint. A 2017 redesign that carries over virtually unchanged for 2018 more than doubled the big guy’s sales. If you’re doing a lot of carpooling, towing a boat, or taking long trips — kids in travel sports, for instance — it’s not a bad…

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Lewis Blackman stabbing: Three charged with murder

Lewis Blackman was found stabbed following a party in Kensington.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43233859

Man dies trying to save dog from icy lake in Danson Park

The unnamed man was pulled from the frozen boating pool but was confirmed dead at hospital.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43230354

Massive Solar Flares Diminish Chance of Finding Life on Proxima Centauri

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Ever since we found an exoplanet around the nearest star from Earth, there's been intense interest in whether it could host life. Today's news points in the opposite direction.

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London charity worker banned for driving 122mph on Welsh road

Alex Menhenett was driving a sports car more than twice the 60mph speed limit near Corwen, Wales.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-43227725

Charlton Athletic: Roland Duchatelet agrees price to sell club

Charlton are a step closer to a takeover after a price for the League One club is agreed with two separate parties.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43232033

New SanDisk microSD Cards Are Faster Than Your Phone Can Handle

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Ever since Android and iOS hit the market, the ability to add additional storage capacity has been a fundamental difference between them. Many Android devices (though not all) offer a microSD slot with the option to add a variable amount of storage. iPhones categorically don’t. Over time, Android has moved towards integrating additional storage as…

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Arsenal v Manchester City

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43150331

Funeral held for Hayes death crash teenagers

Harry Rice and Josh McGuinness died after being hit by a drunk driver in Hayes, west London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43228762

Universal Credit leaves thousands of Londoners in rent arrears

As of January 10,000 council tenants claiming the benefit in London are in rent arrears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43226487

Southwark Council tenant worries for the future

About 70% of the 13,650 council tenants claiming Universal Credit in London are in rent arrears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43226494

Homeless in the snow: 'I hope I wake up in the morning'

Bryan Gilchrist says he woke up on Wednesday morning covered in an inch of snow.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43227058

Recent Intel CPUs Take Performance Hit With Spectre, Meltdown Patches

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Early tests show that Microsoft's prediction of a mid-single-digit decline in Intel CPU performance after Spectre, Meltdown patches is broadly accurate, but there are exceptions -- and plenty of unknowns.

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ET Deals Roundup: Amazon Fire Stick for $30, Dell XPS Gaming PC for $670, and more

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Looking for an extremely low-cost streaming solution? For a limited time, Amazon is selling the Fire TV Stick for 25 percent off the sticker price. You can also save big on a six-core gaming rig, a USB-C hub, H&R Block tax software, and so much more.

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In the Cryptocurrency Era, Approach Used GPUs With Caution

GTX 980 graphics card

Buying a used GPU might seem to be one way to dodge the high prices on current cards, but Caveat Emptor unquestionably applies here.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal manager says keeping his job is his 'last worry'

Arsene Wenger says keeping his job as Arsenal boss is his "last worry" after losing six of their 12 games in 2018.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43222872

In pictures: London in the snow

A gallery of some of the best photos from across the snowy capital.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43223239

Foxtons hit as London housing market ebbs

The estate agent reports a slump in profits as it warns that the London market is near historic lows.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43223177

Tuesday 27 February 2018

Worker died in fall at 'lethal' Qatar World Cup stadium

Zachary Cox fell to his death while working at a stadium that will host the 2022 World Cup.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-43215272

Tottenham Hotspur v Rochdale

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's FA Cup game between Tottenham Hotspur and Rochdale.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43136621

Nando's chips: Chain confirms serving frozen McCain fries

The chicken chain confirms it uses frozen chips - but says they're not the ones sold in shops.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43209486

Evidence not being disclosed on a daily basis, lawyers say in survey

Failings may have led to wrongful convictions or miscarriages of justice, they say in a survey.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43174235

University dispute: More talks but strikes continue

The two sides in the dispute over pensions have agreed to mediation by the conciliation service Acas.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-43219976

AT&T Loses Battle to Cripple FTC Authority, Details Plans for Paid Prioritization

AT&T: Your world. Restricted.

AT&T lost its argument to avoid all regulation in court, but it's talking out both sides of its mouth on the subject of paid prioritization.

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UK weather: How to stay fashionable in the freeze

London College of Fashion students and staff tell us how they look cool in the cold.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43219936

London under the snow

As the 'beast from the east' arrived in London, people got their cameras out and captured the snowfall.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43220018

The east Londoner who makes music with Furby toys

Musical inventor Sam Battle collects electronic junk which he turns into musical instruments.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43217005

Challenge Cup fourth round draw in full

Amateur side Kells draw Canadian Championship team Toronto Wolfpack in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/43197066

ET Deals: Free 4G LTE Internet for GSM Connected Cars from FreedomPop

FreedomPop Connect Car

Connected cars are starting to proliferate, and since streaming music and travel information are so useful, it's no surprise. The folks over at FreedomPop recognize the massive potential for connected cars, so they're offering up a $0.01 SIM card with the option of entirely free 4G LTE internet access.

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Lewis Gilbert: Director of Alfie and three Bond films dies

The Oscar-nominated director made You Only Live Twice, The Spy Who Loved Me and many other films.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43217513

Khronos Brings Vulkan to macOS, iOS, After Apple Refuses to

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Apple has shown no interest in supporting Vulkan over the past few years, so Khronos is adding support whether Apple likes it or not.

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Perrone Robotics: We’ll Make Cars, Vacuums, Mining Trucks Self-Driving


No-longer-startup PRI sees scalable autonomous platforms. Even Raspberry Pi is enough for simple autonomy. Vertebrate Lab learnings may change how we think about autonomous devices.

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Harry Kane future: Striker can win trophies at Spurs - Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino insists Harry Kane is happy at the club and does not have to leave to win trophies.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43217275

Antonio Conte: Chelsea boss the 'best' option to be next Italy manager - Costacurta

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is the "best" option to be the next Italy manager, according to Italian Football Federation official Alessandro Costacurta.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43213038

Delayed by snow

Train timetables were reduced as a cold weather front hit the UK - was it really necessary?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43210425

AFC Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers

Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between AFC Wimbledon and Blackburn Rovers.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43122534

How overheated is the GPU market in 2018?

AMD

The entire GPU market is badly overheated, but that heat isn't hitting AMD and Nvidia equally, and it's not equally distributed across the GPUs in either company's product line. We investigate in greater detail.

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Lewis Blackman stabbing: Five held over Kensington death

Lewis Blackman had been at a party in Kensington before he was found wounded in the street.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43214326

How to Create Your Own Private Photo Sharing Cloud

Moments easily organizes your images

If you want to be able to get at your photos from anywhere, and share them with others, without the cost or potential privacy issues of keeping them in a public cloud, here are some ways to DIY your own private photo sharing cloud.

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Waltham Forest named first London Borough of Culture

Waltham Forest will receive the title and £1.35m prize in 2019.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43211466

Gary Staples jailed over IS group YouTube videos

Gary Staples posted clips glorifying the Islamic State group, the Old Bailey heard.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43209694

White Hart Lane: Tottenham to ask Premier League if they can play opening games away

Tottenham are "likely" to request that their opening few Premier League games next season are played away from the redeveloped White Hart Lane.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43210300

Man dies in Kingston flat fire above shop

Five other men are suffering from smoke inhalation and have been taken to a west London hospital.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43209685

Monday 26 February 2018

Samsung Unveils the Galaxy S9, and Yes, It Has a Headphone Jack

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Samsung's new Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus have been unveiled at Mobile World Congress. The phones are largely an evolutionary design, but Samsung did bake a few new tricks into them.

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ET Deals: Xbox One X for $500 with $100 Bonus Gift Card

Xbox One X

When the Xbox One first launched in 2013, Microsoft's gaming division was in turmoil. But under the stewardship of Phil Spencer, the Xbox team has effectively corrected course. And with the Xbox One X, Microsoft is really pushing the console market forward.

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Far-right terror threat 'growing' in UK as four plots foiled

The UK's top counter-terrorism police officer says four extreme-right plots were foiled last year

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43200966

How to Edit a PDF


PDFs weren't designed to be great for editing, but sometimes there really isn't a choice. Don't be like Paul Manafort -- here are some good options for getting the job done.

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Tesla to Hit 200,000 Sales This Year, Could Limit Model 3 Tax Credits


The more Model 3s delivered this year, the more people get the full $7,500 tax credit. Will it be 50,000 Model 3 buyers,100,000, 150,000, or more?

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Six Nations 2018: Kyle Sinckler and Elliot Daly added to England squad

Kyle Sinckler and Elliot Daly are added to England's training squad as they prepares for the Six Nations game against France.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43203402

Mark Aizlewood jailed over football apprenticeship fraud

Ex-footballers Mark Aizlewood and Paul Sugrue are jailed for their part in a £5m football apprenticeship fraud.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-43196467

Brexit prompts Credit Suisse to axe 250 London jobs

The Swiss bank plans to move investment bankers out of London ahead of Brexit, according to reports.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43199979

MediaTek Unveils New P60 Helio With Integrated AI Processing

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MediaTek is unveiling its new Helio P60 SoC at Mobile World Congress, with substantially improved CPU, GPU, and AI performance.

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Music festivals pledge 50/50 gender equality

Forty-five festivals pledge to achieve 50/50 gender equality by the year 2022.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43196414

Starbucks in 'latte levy' London trial on disposable cups

Customers are being charged 5p for disposable cups in a trial in 35 London stores to reduce waste.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43200628

Nokia’s 8110, aka the ‘Matrix Phone,’ Returns in May

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Last year, Nokia announced the nostalgia fueled Nokia 3310. This year, it's announcing the 8110, the so-called "Matrix phone."

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Ex-West Ham player Blair Turgott's gambling case dismissed

A former Premier League footballer was accused of gambling using a card stolen from a pensioner.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43199988

Massdrop: Nvidia Expects GPU Prices to Rise Through Q3 2018

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Hardware community Massdrop is predicting GPU prices will remain high through Q3 of this year. Here's hoping they're wrong.

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Snow is falling across London amid yellow weather warnings

Yellow and amber weather warnings for snow are in place for Monday and Tuesday across the UK.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43197904

George Groves: WBA super-middleweight champion has surgery

George Groves has surgery on his shoulder but hopes to fight in a delayed World Boxing Super Series final in July.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/43197322

Man admits killing boys in bus stop crash

Jaynesh Chudasama admits causing death by dangerous driving after three teenage boys died at west London bus stop

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43195171

London academy pupils 'struggle to get to school safely'

Children have to dart in front of traffic to get to Harris Academy Beckenham as there are no crossings.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43195684

Man's collapse in Islington prompts police photo appeal

Police release photos of a man who collapsed in the street in a bid to find his family.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43195683

Greenwich killing: Man charged with violent disorder

Hugo Verdades, 21, is charged in connection with the killing of Jozef Boci.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43195681

Redhill station overcrowding: Passengers face 'dangerous' scenes

Police were called in as hundreds of passengers queued for rail replacement buses at Redhill Station.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-43194917

Camden stabbings: Teenager charged with murder

The 18-year-old is due to appear before Highbury Magistrates' Court later.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43195678

Sunday 25 February 2018

Being the mum with the violent son

When children can't stay in mainstream school - one mother's experience of sending her son to a pupil referral unit.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-43143631

Antonio Conte: Chelsea boss says top-four push 'won't be easy' after loss at Man Utd

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says "it won't be easy" for his side to finish in the top four after a 2-1 loss at Man Utd.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43192152

Freezing temperatures to hit UK amid weather warnings

Some areas will feel colder than parts of the Arctic Circle, with up to 20cm of snow forecast.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43190440

Will PM be worried about local elections?

The local elections in May will see many seats in the big metropolitan councils in England up for grabs, and the Conservatives may need to brace for a difficult night.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43190078

Freebirth data 'should be collected across UK'

A woman tells of her choice to give birth without medical help, but experts warn it is dangerous.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-42706652

The Czech spy who met Jeremy Corbyn

Rob Cameron travels to meet Jan Sarkocy, formerly Agent Dymic, who met the Labour MP in the 1980s.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43168245

Freebirth: 'Childbirth without medical help was magical'

A woman who chose to give birth to her daughter without medical assistance says she felt more in control.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-42838496

Crystal Dunn leaves Chelsea Ladies for North Carolina Courage

Chelsea Ladies' Crystal Dunn leaves the club after one year to return to the United States with NWSL side North Carolina Courage.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43188291

Greenwich murder charges: Three to appear in court

The men, all in their 20s, are accused of killing Jozef Boci, 30, who died on Friday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43188701

Arsenal v Manchester City

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Carabao Cup game between Arsenal and Manchester City.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43101681

'I was stalked by a polar bear'

The modern explorers who slept next to mortar shells, were held up at gunpoint and survived the jungle.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42665107

Poole man sentenced over 'lethal' fake car airbags

Robert Czernik sold counterfeit airbags online, putting lives at risk, police say.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-43159470

Saturday 24 February 2018

Children sold corrosive substances in Newham despite voluntary crackdown

Undercover investigation reveals children were able to buy bleach with no checks from some shops.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43160074

Boy, 3, disappears near Wembley Stadium

Abdullah Mohammed was last seen playing football in London Designer Outlet play area.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43183112

Greenwich murder probe after man dies from attack injuries

Three men are being held in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43183108

MP Ben Bradley to apologise for Corbyn tweet

Labour says Ben Bradley will apologise and make a donation to charity over what he wrote in a tweet.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43183344

DC Comics exhibition comes to 02 Arena in London

Rare props and costumes from superhero films are on show until September.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43183103

Manchester City Women v Chelsea Ladies

Live coverage and report of Saturday's Women's Super League 1 game between Manchester City Women and Chelsea Ladies.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43094152

Colchester United v Barnet

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Colchester United and Barnet.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43093796

Sutton United v Guiseley

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Sutton United and Guiseley.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43094431

Charlton Athletic v Shrewsbury Town

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Charlton Athletic and Shrewsbury Town.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43093719

Dagenham & Redbridge v Chester

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Dagenham & Redbridge and Chester.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43094423

Peterborough United v AFC Wimbledon

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Peterborough United and AFC Wimbledon.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43093713

Julian Assange: Ecuador says latest talks on release failed

The country's foreign minister says Ecuador will keep looking for ways to end the Wikileaks founder's case.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43179279

London Irish dance halls enjoy resurgence

People are once again flocking to Irish dance halls in London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43167447

Friday 23 February 2018

25 Best Android Tips to Make Your Phone More Useful

smiling android

Make your Android phone all it can be with these tips and tricks.

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ET Deals Roundup: $22 Qi Car Charger Mount, Dell 512GB SSD Laptop for $580, and more

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Want a new gaming PC that won’t break the bank? Right now, Dell is discounting the six-core Inspiron 5680 gaming tower by a whopping $150. You can also save big on Qi wireless chargers, 4K TVs, top-notch laptops, and so much more.Featured DealsNew Dell Inspiron 5680 Intel Core i5-8400 6-core Gaming Desktop with 3GB GTX…

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Sean Rigg custody death: Watchdog requests new hearings

Sean Rigg, who had schizophrenia, died from cardiac arrest at Brixton police station in August 2008.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43177071

Fulham v Wolves

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43093647

How Does AMD’s New Ryzen 5 2400G Fare Against Intel in GPGPU Compute?

Ryzen2-Feature

The Ryzen 2400G has no equal in its price range when it comes to integrated graphics performance, but how will the CPU respond to GPGPU compute loads against Intel?

The post How Does AMD’s New Ryzen 5 2400G Fare Against Intel in GPGPU Compute? appeared first on ExtremeTech.



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Knife-wielding robber hands sweets to child

The man emptied the contents of a till at a store then gave sweets and drinks to a woman and child.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43176197

Bexley robber threatens shop owner with hunting knife

Waving the large blade, he threatened the 45-year-old owner and demanded cash from behind the counter.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43176195

Louella Michie Bestival death: Man charged with manslaughter

Louella Fletcher-Michie was found dead in woods on the edge of the festival site at Lulworth Castle.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-43174155

FA Cup: Leicester v Chelsea quarter-final live on BBC One

The FA Cup quarter-final between Leicester and Chelsea will be broadcast live on BBC One on Sunday, 18 March.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43173117

Grenfell Tower fire story staged by young locals

The Pig and Whistle tells the story of talks between locals and housing officials in the lead-up to the fire.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43172258

Intel Didn’t Disclose Spectre, Meltdown to US Government Until News Went Public

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Intel has now acknowledged it decided not to inform the US government about Meltdown or Spectre, opting instead to let the news go public. It had no such qualms about warning other customers.

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Arsenal Women v Everton Ladies

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Women's Super League 1 game between Arsenal Women and Everton Ladies.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43080690

Manchester United v Chelsea

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43101688

Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43108501

Jose Fonte: West Ham defender agrees deal to join Dalian Yifang for £5m

West Ham agree deal to sell Jose Fonte to Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang for around £5m.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43174002

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino 'not involved' in Toby Alderweireld contract talks

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he is not involved in defender Toby Alderweireld's ongoing contract negotiations.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43172999

Harlequins: Josh Ibuanokpe, Josh McNulty and Archie White extend deals

Harlequins forwards Josh Ibuanokpe, Josh McNulty and Archie White extend their contracts with the club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43170194

Blizzard Drops New Warcraft III Patch, Tourney, as Rumors of a Remaster Spread

Warcraft III Undead Campaign

Blizzard has just issued a patch for its 16-year old game, Warcraft III, along with a major Warcraft III tourney. Could a full remaster be on the way?

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Ellie Butler death: Killed girl's mother has appeal denied

Jennie Gray had said she has "fresh evidence" about her daughter Ellie Butler's death in 2013.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43171685

What you need to know about fruit tea

Sipping acidic fruit teas between meals can wear away teeth, a study shows – and it's not the only thing.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43166724

Premiership: Harlequins v Newcastle Falcons

Team news as Harlequins host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (14:30 GMT).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43131547

Premiership: Saracens v Leicester Tigers

Team news as Saracens host Leicester Tigers in Sunday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (15:30 GMT).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43131821

Global Sales of Smartphones Have Fallen for the First Time Ever

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Smartphone sales dropped in Q4 2017 for the first time in nearly 14 years. Is this a momentary blip or a sign that the market has hit saturation?

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Europa League: Arsenal to play Italian giants AC Milan in last 16

Arsenal will play seven-time European champions AC Milan of Italy in the Europa League last 16.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43169469

Isaiah Haastrup's parents lose life support appeal bid

Isaiah Haastrup's parents, from south-east London, say treatments exist that could help their son.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43169755

Leeds United v Brentford

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Leeds United and Brentford.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43093650

Queens Park Rangers v Nottingham Forest

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43093643

Liverpool v West Ham United

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43094245

Burton Albion v Millwall

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Burton Albion and Millwall.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43093648

Camden stabbings: Murders linked as teenager arrested

Three stabbings on the same night in Camden, two of which were fatal, are being linked by police.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43166642

Sipping acidic fruit teas can wear away teeth, says study

Even unsweetened drinks are acidic and should not be drunk between meals, researchers say.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43141587

Thursday 22 February 2018

SpaceX Launches First Satellites to Extend Broadband Coverage


SpaceX has launched the first two prototypes for the global communication satellite service it wants to develop. The company expects to put over 10,000 satellites in orbit.

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Isaiah Haastrup's father loses hospital ban appeal again

Lanre Haastrup says his 12-month-old son could die within days and he needs to be able to see him.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43163673

ET deals: Dell Inspiron 3650 Quad-Core Desktop PC for $599

Dell Inspiron ET

If you want a desktop PC with a good balance between performance and price, check out the Dell Inspiron 3650. With a quad-core Skylake processor and a substantial amount of memory, this flexible PC is a fantastic bargain when you use today's 47% total discount.

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Channel 5 ordered to pay £20,000 damages to evicted couple

A judge rules a Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away showing of an eviction violated their right to privacy.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43155289

2019 Volvo XC40 Review: Standout Subcompact Crossover, Heavy on Safety


The subcompact XC40 completes Volvo's line of crossovers. The cockpit is to die for, but not with Volvo's safety features, to die in. Check out the Lava orange carpeting.

The post 2019 Volvo XC40 Review: Standout Subcompact Crossover, Heavy on Safety appeared first on ExtremeTech.



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Game Mod Developer Caught Deliberately Distributing Malware

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While the company has since apologized, comments by the studio head suggest he still doesn't understand the magnitude of his own screw-up.

The post Game Mod Developer Caught Deliberately Distributing Malware appeared first on ExtremeTech.



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RMT announces Southern rail strike date in March

Members will walk out on 12 March in the ongoing dispute over the role of guards and DOO trains.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43160594

Dean Smith: Brentford head coach and assistants extend deals

Brentford head coach Dean Smith and his assistants extend their contracts with the Championship club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43156904

University strikes

Tears and anger on the picket lines as staff begin a strike at 64 universities across England.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-43155892

Maserati driver who crashed into police officers jailed

Both police officers were in court sitting in wheelchairs to see Mohammed Shaikh being jailed.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43154572

WhatsApp 'gay' row stabbing: Man guilty of murder

Paul Akinnuoye stabbed Jordan Wright after the two traded "gay" insults on WhatsApp.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43158183

Epyc Secrets: How AMD Epyc CPUs Could Outmaneuver, Outscale Intel

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AMD has released new details of how it built its Epyc line of CPUs and why it went with an unusual quad-die MCM structure as opposed to a monolithic die.

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Police probe substance sent to St James's Palace

The package, sent to St James's Palace in central London, was found to be not harmful, police say.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43158184

BitTorrent Rolls Out Questionable uTorrent Security Patch At The Last Minute

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According to Googler Travis Ormandy, one of uTorrent's features has left users wide open to a serious attack. A patch is rolling out now, but it's unclear how effective the fix will be.

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Researchers Develop a File System for DNA-Based Storage

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Research from Microsoft Research and the University of Washington may have cracked the code to make DNA a viable storage medium.

The post Researchers Develop a File System for DNA-Based Storage appeared first on ExtremeTech.



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Met Police has child protection 'weaknesses'

The police watchdog has inspected the force four times since a damning report in 2016.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43152310

West Ham United to visit Dagenham & Redbridge in fundraising friendly

West Ham United will play a friendly at Dagenham & Redbridge in March to help the financially troubled National League club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43155807

Wednesday 21 February 2018

Qualcomm Offers Even More Money For NXP, Tells Broadcom to Shove Off

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Qualcomm listened to Broadcom's ''best and final offer" last week -- and just effectively told Broadcom to take a hike.

The post Qualcomm Offers Even More Money For NXP, Tells Broadcom to Shove Off appeared first on ExtremeTech.



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Intel Releases Spectre Patches for Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake

Ivy Bridge die... on fire!

Intel has fielded a new set of updates for Spectre with broad support for Kaby Lake, Skylake, and Coffee Lake. Fixes for Haswell, Sandy Bridge, and Ivy Bridge are all in beta testing.

The post Intel Releases Spectre Patches for Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake appeared first on ExtremeTech.



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ET Deals Extended Presidents’ Day Deals: $400 off Alienware 15 4K Gaming Laptop, $100 off PSVR Skyrim Bundle, and more

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The long Presidents' Day weekend is over, but that doesn't mean all the sales are gone. If you're looking for a new desktop PC, and iPad, or even a robotic vacuum, you can still find incredible deals from online retailers. But don't wait too long – the discounts won't stick around forever.

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Isaiah Haastrup's father banned from hospital again

Lanre Haastrup says he will be "irreparably damaged" if his son dies before he sees him again.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43141807

CERN to Transport Antimatter in a Van to Study Neutron Stars

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Researchers at CERN have gotten comfortable with antimatter -- so comfortable, in fact, they're planning to load a billion antimatter particles into a van for a quick field trip.

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Arsenal v Ostersunds FK

Arsenal midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil will miss the Europa League last 32 second-leg against Ostersunds FK on Thursday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43136849

How Amazon Could Succeed in Overturning the Old Healthcare Model

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We round up some of the usual suspects from the health tech industry and look at how they're likely to play a role in the Bezos-Buffet-Dimon healthcare model.

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Yeovil Town Ladies v Chelsea Ladies

Live coverage followed by match report of Wednesday's Women's Super League One game between Yeovil Town Ladies and Chelsea Ladies.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43053745

Microsoft’s Windows on ARM Effort is Seriously Limited

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A new list of Windows 10 on ARM limitations has dropped. It's a doozy. Depending on your use case for the laptop, you might end up with your workflow hamstrung.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/264309-microsofts-windows-arm-effort-substantial-limitations

Royal fashion

Londoner Richard Quinn is given a royal seal of approval for his bright and bold prints.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43140676

AMD Launches New Epyc, Ryzen Embedded CPUs

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AMD is launching new Ryzen and Epyc-based parts into the embedded market. The new chips are impressive, with high core counts in some cases and leading performance per $ in others.

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Retailers Leak Speeds and Prices on Upcoming Intel Coffee Lake Chips

8th Gen Intel Core S-series Die

New CPUs from Intel are going to plug holes in the company's product line -- and some of that information has tipped up ahead of launch.

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Stand-up comedian Louise Reay sued by ex-husband

Louise Reay is being sued for comments made about her marriage during her Edinburgh Fringe show.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-43139065

Government loses clean air court case

Campaigners have won a third High Court victory over the UK government's plans to tackle air pollution.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-43141467

'Don't call police over KFC crisis'

The fried chicken shortage at KFC is "not a police matter", fast food lovers are warned.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43140836

Blackwall Tunnel: Car fire closes tunnel in London

Footage posted on social media showed thick black smoke and flames coming from a silver vehicle.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43142568

John Worboys case: Met Police loses appeal against victims

The Met Police loses appeal at Supreme Court against two victims of black cab rapist John Worboys.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43140827

Chelsea v Barcelona: Antonio Conte says Blues can do 'something incredible'

Chelsea will "try to do something incredible" by knocking Barcelona out of the Champions League, says manager Antonio Conte.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43136323

Tuesday 20 February 2018

Google Rolls Out Google Pay Branding to Replace Android Pay

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Google's mobile payment platform has gone through almost as many revamps as its messaging apps, but maybe today will be the last one for a long time.

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The Opportunity Rover Has Now Operated for 5,000 Martian Days


This plucky little robot has just spent is 5,000th Martian day on the red planet. It was only supposed to last 90 Martian days.

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ET Deals: Norton Core Connected AC2600 Secure Wi-Fi Router with One-Year Security Plus for $200

Norton Core

If you're using the default wireless router that your ISP provides, you might be dealing with coverage issues. Certain rooms in your house might drop your connection, or the speed might be terrible. So if you're ready to upgrade to a better wireless router that doesn't compromise one iota on security, consider the Norton Core.

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Samsung Launches Unreal 30TB SSD Capable of Holding Anything You Own

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Samsung has announced a new 30TB SSD designed for businesses and individuals who need an absolutely enormous amount of storage and can afford to pay for it.

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Six Nations: James Haskell & Joe Marler in England squad v Scotland

Flanker James Haskell and prop Joe Marler are included in England's 25-man squad for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43134593

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in Standby Mode After Battery Malfunction


The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is an important tool for scientists studying the red planet. That's why NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory took aggressive action last week when the satellite reported a malfunction.

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Queen and Anna Wintour in London Fashion Week front row

She sat next to Vogue's Dame Anna Wintour, before presenting an award to designer Richard Quinn.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43134375

Ringwood mink fur farm raid sanctioned by police

Thousands of mink were released from the Crow Hill fur farm in 1998 by animals rights activists.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-43133682

Kidnap case model Chloe Ayling revisits where she was held

Model Chloe Ayling revisits the place she was allegedly held after being lured to Milan.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43124870

Cancer drugs could help Nikki's blood vessel disorder

Scientists uncover faulty genes behind a rare blood vessel disorder and say cancer drugs could treat it.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43134173

Black Role Models in Tech: A Personal Perspective

Danielle Wood courtesy MIT and David Silverman Photography

As part of celebrating Black History Month, we are sharing the perspectives of Tobi Amos, a young African-American engineer about some of the black role models who helped inspire her.

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Alex Dombrandt: Wales Under-20 lock to join Harlequins

Harlequins agree a deal to sign Wales Under-20 forward Alex Dombrandt at the end of the season.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43134092

Software Cheat May Have Helped Mercedes-Benz Pass US Emissions Rules


Reports say Mercedes-Benz diesels stopped cleansing the exhaust after 21 miles. The cars also recognized emissions tests and went to full-clean mode.

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West Ham: Premier League club charged over anti-doping breach

West Ham are charged by the Football Association over a breach of anti-doping regulations.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43132301

Modder Wires Iconic 1970 TV Up for Modern PC, Console Gaming


A modder has managed to hook a JVC Videosphere up to the latest consoles from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo.

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Westminster councillor given 514 'freebies' in three years

Robert Davis has enjoyed hundreds of gifts and hospitality since January 2015, records show.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43128009

Sony Slashes PSVR Prices As Low As $200

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Sony is offering an excellent deal on the PlayStation VR headset, with standalone units as low as $200 and bundles going for $300 to $350.

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Worcester Warriors sign Michael Heaney and Isaac Miller for next season

Worcester Warriors sign Doncaster's Michael Heaney and hooker Isaac Miller from London Scottish for 2018-19.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43129292

Torquay United v Sutton United

Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Torquay United and Sutton United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43040144

Latest Intel GPU Drivers Now Automatically Optimize Games For You


Intel has released a new driver update, 15.65, that can automatically detect and configure certain games for best performance on Intel integrated graphics.

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Confirmed: Kepler Satellite Discovers 95 New Exoplanets


A review of Kepler data reveals 95 newly discovered exoplanets, one of which could be of great interest to astronomers.

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Woman, 78, injured after being dragged into Tube tunnel

Her bag had become trapped in the door of a Central line train at Notting Hill Gate station in London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43127409

Beautician spared jail after pushing man on Tube track

Paris Valeta Bregazzi shoved PC Sam Chegwin after he told her to "calm down", a court heard.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43127415

Aldershot Town v Bromley

Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Aldershot Town and Bromley.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43040083

Chester v Leyton Orient

Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Chester and Leyton Orient.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43040080

Dover Athletic v Dagenham & Redbridge

Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Dover Athletic and Dagenham & Redbridge.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43040079

Barnet v Carlisle United

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Barnet and Carlisle United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42519870

Bristol City v Fulham

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Championship game between Bristol City and Fulham.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43053718

Will Davis: Northampton Saints sign loosehead prop from Ealing Trailfinders

Northampton Saints sign loosehead prop Will Davis from Championship club Ealing Trailfinders for next season.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43127739

Phil Neville names Anita Asante in first England women squad

England women head coach Phil Neville names Chelsea's Anita Asante in his first squad for the SheBelieves Cup next month.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43128089

Chelsea v Barcelona

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Chelsea and Barcelona.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43117810

Monday 19 February 2018

Jeremy Vine films '40 driving crimes a day'

The BBC Radio 2 presenter talks about the woman who was jailed for threatening him in August 2016.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43114022

Ex-West Ham player Blair Turgott 'gambled £16k of stolen money'

A former Premier League footballer gambled using a card stolen from a pensioner, a court hears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43116503

Thameslink train seats likened to 'ironing boards'

Passengers have voiced concerns about how comfortable the seats are on the new Thameslink trains.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43120346

Uber drops English language test appeal for London drivers

Sadiq Khan says anyone who drives passengers should speak "English at an appropriate level".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43115369

Churchover crash: Mother and son, 2, die in collision

A car and a lorry collide in Warwickshire, with a man and six-year-old girl also injured.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-43104310

Millwall v Sheffield Wednesday

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Millwall and Sheffield Wednesday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43040002

Sheffield United v Queens Park Rangers

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43040003

London's prisons only see an extra 22 officers in 18 months

The Prison Officers' Association has raised concerns over staffing after hundreds quit last year.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43115364

Dean Brill and Jobi McAnuff extend Leyton Orient deals

Goalkeeper Dean Brill and midfielder Jobi McAnuff extend their contracts with National League side Leyton Orient.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43117373

Pontoon Dock DLR: Two in hospital after explosion

A man and a woman suffer minor injuries as they are evacuated from a train in east London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43114028

Meat supplier Russell Hume falls into administration

The collapse of Derby-based Russell Hume following an FSA investigation will cost almost 270 jobs.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43116325

From Skins to Oscar nominee

Daniel Kaluuya is Bafta's latest rising star - but how did he get here?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43112120

Brentford v Birmingham City

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Brentford and Birmingham City.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43039998

Elderly Solihull victim helped catch fraudsters

A 92-year-old woman helped police catch one of the conmen as he arrived at her house.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-43112250

Eden Hazard backs Chelsea manager Antonio Conte

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard says he "does not sense there's any player who's not with" manager Antonio Conte.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43110909

Great Ormond Street Hospital may keep scandal charity cash

Great Ormond Street Hospital had said it would return money donated by the Presidents Club charity.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43114388

KFC chicken shortage closes outlets

Disappointed fried chicken fans are turned away after problems with a new distribution system.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43110910

Arsenal and Emirates in £200m shirt sponsorship extension

The longest running current Premier League shirt deal will now last for at least 18 years.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43113951

Disease resistant English elms planted in Sheffield

Millions of elm trees have died in the UK since the 1920s due to Dutch elm disease, according to experts.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-43111560

Dele Alli: Tottenham midfielder's penalty success praised by Rochdale boss

Rochdale boss Keith Hill praises Tottenham's Dele Alli for winning a penalty that almost knocked his side out of the FA Cup.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43107688

Arsenal to meet Charlton in quarter-finals

The Women's FA Cup quarter-final draw pits holders Manchester City against Sunderland, while Liverpool host Chelsea.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43111500

Sunday 18 February 2018

London welcomes Year of the Dog at Chinese New Year

The event is the largest Chinese New Year celebration outside of Asia.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43105730

Portsmouth stabbing: Birmingham man critically injured

Police said officers carried out "vital" first aid on the victim at the scene in Portsmouth.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43105382

Man found stabbed to death in Kensington street

The 19-year-old victim was discovered by police officers in Kensington, west London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43105255

Jamie Oliver in talks to sell Barbecoa restaurants

Jamie Oliver group engages real estate experts to evaluate the value of two of his restaurants.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43104488

George Groves: Fighter "confident" he will challenge for World Boxing Super Series trophy

George Groves says he is waiting to find out the extent of a shoulder injury to see if he can fight in the World Boxing Super Series final on 2 June.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/43101029

World Boxing Super Series: George Groves retains WBA title after points win over Chris Eubank Jr

George Groves retains his WBA super-middleweight title as a unanimous points win over Chris Eubank Jr takes him into the World Boxing Super Series final.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/43101520

Affordable homes shortage 'equivalent to size of Leeds'

The shortfall in England will soon be equivalent to a city the size of Leeds, a charity warns.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43085444

Driving through flood water 'risks lives'

A survey finds two-thirds of drivers would drive through flood water.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43088645

Six things to expect at the 2018 Bafta Film Awards

Here are six things to expect from Sunday's ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43084366

'Very rare' BMW stolen in Stevenage burglary

The M4 model with white leather interior is one of only three in the country.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-43096608

FA Cup: Rochdale's schoolboy midfielder Daniel Adshead could face Tottenham

Rochdale's squad for the FA Cup match with Spurs is likely to feature a deputy head boy who is preparing for his GCSEs.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43020594

University inequality

The inner-city parents who took a trip to Cambridge in a bid to tackle university inequality.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-43084674

Saturday 17 February 2018

Fire crews battle building site blaze in central London

The blaze broke out in a building which is being redeveloped on Great Portland Street.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43097240

Great Portland Street fire: Crews tackle building site blaze

A fire breaks out in a building which is being redeveloped on Great Portland Street, central London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43097234

London Fashion Week: How Christopher Bailey changed Burberry

How Christopher Bailey reversed Burberry's fortunes, as he has his last show at London Fashion Week.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43093581

London exhibition celebrates the history of the T-shirt

The exhibition is being held at London's Fashion and Textile Museum.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43097232

Center Parcs pulls Daily Mail ads over Tom Daley article

A columnist for the paper was critical of diver Tom Daley and his husband expecting a baby.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43093154

Torquay United v Dagenham & Redbridge

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Torquay United and Dagenham & Redbridge.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43013256

Tranmere Rovers v Bromley

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Tranmere Rovers and Bromley.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43013259

Sutton United v Wrexham

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Sutton United and Wrexham.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43013158

AFC Fylde v Leyton Orient

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between AFC Fylde and Leyton Orient.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43013156

Milton Keynes Dons v Charlton Athletic

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Milton Keynes Dons and Charlton Athletic.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43012882

Barnet v Accrington Stanley

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Barnet and Accrington Stanley.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43012953

AFC Wimbledon v Bristol Rovers

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43012875

Adwoa Aboah: Fear of abuse is 'rampant' in fashion industry

As London Fashion Week starts, the model warns too many young models "are put at risk".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43086364

Sex offender's art removed from gallery

Ex-Labour councillor David Fagan's self-portrait was in the Pastel Society's annual exhibition.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-43085145

London Fashion Week: What people are really wearing

Women and men show off their street style as London Fashion Week 2018 gets under way.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43092459

Friday 16 February 2018

‘Rebuild’ Loophole Lets Some 18-Wheelers Out-Pollute Dieselgate VWs


Old diesel engines in new truck bodies (gliders) can meet old emissions rules. They emit up to 55 times as much pollution as regular truck tractors, and 10 times the pollution potential of the 455,000 recalled Dieselgate VWs.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/264077-diesel-rebuild-loophole-lets-18-wheelers-far-outpollute-even-vw-diesels

FCC Tracks T-Mobile Network Interference to Bitcoin Mining Operation


Wireless spectrum in the US is carefully regulated to avoid interference, which is why mobile carriers pay out the nose to license slices of the airwaves. Naturally, T-Mobile was quite perturbed recently when it detected heavy interference with its network in Brooklyn.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/264096-fcc-tracks-t-mobile-network-interference-bitcoin-mining-operation

AMD Shipping Free APUs to Customers to Address Firmware Update Issue

Ryzen2-Feature

It's not unusual for new CPUs to require UEFI/BIOS updates in order to function properly, but AMD's solution to this issue is some next-level-excellent customer service.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/264097-amd-shipping-free-processors-customers-address-apu-firmware-update-issue

A Massive Vortex on Neptune Is Evaporating Before Our Eyes

dark spot

Neptune's tumultuous atmosphere gives rise to vortices similar to Jupiter's Great Red Spot, but storms on Neptune usually just last a few years. For the first time, astronomers are watching one of them evaporate before their telescopic eyes.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/264076-massive-vortex-neptune-evaporating-eyes

ET deals: Dell XPS 13 Eighth Generation Core i7 Laptop for $1000

ET XPS 13

With a slim form factor and a focus on flexibility, these highly portable laptops are excellent fits for most consumers. Now, Dell is offering up the sleek XPS 13 with a brand new eighth generation Core i7 CPU at a very reasonable asking price.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/deals/202984-et-deals-dell-xps-13-1080p-touchscreen-laptop-for-750

Tributes paid to Canning Town murder victim Promise Nkenda

Detectives say no arrests have been made over Promise Nkenda's death.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43091457

Coinbase Bug Accidentally Drains Users’ Bank Accounts


A bug in Coinbase is causing small, speculative purchases of cryptocurrency to completely drain users' bank accounts.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/264035-coinbase-bug-accidentally-drains-users-bank-accounts

Happy Anniversary: Microsoft Offers $200 Discounts on Surface Pro This Weekend


Microsoft has a $200 discount on Surface Pro hardware this weekend, in celebration of the device's five-year launch date.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/264040-happy-anniversary-microsoft-offers-200-discounts-surface-pro-weekend