Baby born on a plane receives generous gift from airline

Forget chilling in her crib, this baby is going to travel the world.

On Aug. 14, a woman gave birth while on a Cebu Pacific plane, four hours into a flight from Dubai to Manila. In celebration of the birth, the Philippines airline gifted the baby girl, named Haven, 1 million air mile points.

SEE ALSO: Woman who didn’t know she was pregnant gives birth on flight

When Haven’s mom unexpectedly went into early labor — more than five weeks before her due date — in the sky, two nurses who luckily happened to be onboard coached her through the delivery.

With help from the cabin crew, the nurses were able to successfully deliver the child, while the pilot redirected the plane to Hyderabad, India to seek additional medical assistance. …

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Baby born on a plane receives generous gift from airline

Redbooth adds Apple TV app to bring project management to big screen

Redbooth, makers of project management and collaboration software, announced a new Apple TV app today that brings their service directly to Apple TV. We mostly think of Apple TV as a consumer device, designed to give us access to entertainment and games or to project the contents of one of our Apple devices onto a bigger screen. That changed to some extent last year when Apple announced… Read More

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Redbooth adds Apple TV app to bring project management to big screen

Edward Snowden: Equation Group hack is a warning from Russia to the U.S.

A hacking group is claiming it obtained tools that reveal the digital fingerprint of the National Security Agency (NSA). If this turns out to be true, the U.S. security organization’s involvement in cyberattacks across the world could be exposed.

Former NSA employee and current whistleblower Edward Snowden took to Twitter on Tuesday to comment on the recent hack of the Equation Group — a highly sophisticated hacking group widely believed to be linked to the NSA — by the hacking group Shadow Brokers.

SEE ALSO: Edward Snowden doesn’t just endorse ‘Snowden.’ He’s in it.

If anyone has the expertise to weigh in on a potential hack of the NSA, it’s Snowden. The former NSA employee, who released troves of classified information in 2013, has unique insight into how the organization operates. He believes the hack is a warning from Russia to the U.S. …

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Edward Snowden: Equation Group hack is a warning from Russia to the U.S.

LG unveils two battery-powered projectors

Drive-in theaters may be mostly dead, but LG’s new battery-powered projectors will keep the spirit of cinema on the go alive.

Both projectors have batteries that last up to 2 and a half hours and put out a 720p image. They take input from an MHL-enabled HDMI port, wireless screen sharing (Miracast or WiDi) and play media themselves from storage hooked up to the USB port.

The LG PH450U is an Ultra Short Throw projector. What that means is that you can put it right up against the wall – just 7.4cm/2.9″ away – and it will create a 40″ image. This grows to 80″ at 33cm/13″.

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LG unveils two battery-powered projectors

Google’s Skype, Facetime rival Duo app review

With it’s new app Duo, Google attempts to challenge the likes of Microsoft’s Skype and Apple’s Facetime. – Source

Google’s Skype, Facetime rival Duo app review

Top telcos blame Reliance Jio for call drops

Industry body COAI today said its members have provided Reliance Jio Infocomm sufficient capacity to support 10 times more customer base it currently claims and attributed congestion in the network to free calls and data service the company is currently offering. – Source

Top telcos blame Reliance Jio for call drops

Natalie Portman 'done' with Marvel Cinematic Universe - CNET

The actress last appeared in 2013’s “Thor: Dark World” and was earlier this year revealed to not be taking part in “Thor: Ragnarok”. – Source

Natalie Portman 'done' with Marvel Cinematic Universe - CNET

Microsoft close to fixing Surface Pro 3 battery problem

Late last month, Microsoft finally commented on the Surface Pro 3 battery degradation issue, saying that the problem is not related to battery cells, and can be addressed via a software update. However, the company hasn’t rolled out a fix yet.

Replying to a user query on Twitter earlier this week, Brian Hall, General Manager for Surface, said that they have fixed the problem at their end but need “a little more time” to do some “depth testing.”

@TimBarley stay tuned. We think we got this one but need a little more time to confirm through depth testing.— Brian Hall (@IsForAt) August 16,…

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Microsoft close to fixing Surface Pro 3 battery problem

Comparison: Asus Zenfone 3 vs Zenfone 3 Deluxe vs Zenfone 3 Ultra vs Zenfone 2 Laser

Asus today launched its Zenfone 3 series in India. Under its Zenfone 3 series, the company brings four new smartphone — Zenfone 3, Zenfone 3 Deluxe, Zenfone 3 Ultra and Zenfone 3 Laser in the country. – Source

Comparison: Asus Zenfone 3 vs Zenfone 3 Deluxe vs Zenfone 3 Ultra vs Zenfone 2 Laser

McDonald's recalls Happy Meal fitness tracker

The attempt from McDonald’s to combine fast food with fitness has come to an abrupt and unfortunate end due to a possible defect with its recently released wearable.

SEE ALSO: We try out the latest McDonald’s Happy Meal toy: a wearable

The band on McDonald’s Step-It tracker, which was included in Happy Meals in the U.S. and Canada, apparently irritated the skin of some users and has led to a recall initiated by the company on Wednesday.

The small, plastic pedometer was touted by the company as a way to get kids active.

“We are voluntarily removing the Step It! Activity Band Happy Meal toys in our restaurants in our United States and Canadian markets,” Terri Hickey, a spokesperson for McDonald’s, told Mashable. “It will no longer be offered as part of our Happy Meals. We have taken this swift and voluntary step after receiving limited reports of potential skin irritations that may be associated from wearing the band.” …

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Google's new Chrome extension settles debate over 'backspace' key

You probably didn’t know it but Google Chrome users have been fiercely divided over the function of the backspace key. Now Google is looking to make peace with a new Chrome extension.

Before we get to the extension itself, a bit of backstory: prior to a recent Chrome update, hitting the backspace key would navigate you back within your browser. This was either the most infuriating shortcut ever or the best shortcut ever, depending on who you asked.

SEE ALSO: Browsing with Chrome is about to get a lot faster and safer

The first group, however, ultimately won out with Google removing the feature as “many people lost their progress while working online by accidentally pressing backspace and leaving a page.” …

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Team USA star DeAndre Jordan says Olympics gold would trump an NBA championship

Team USA star DeAndre Jordan says an Olympics gold medal in Rio de Janeiro this month would trump an NBA title.

With two more wins for the U.S. after some hiccups in the men’s basketball tournament, Jordan will likely have his medal. But does his bold statement hold up?

SEE ALSO: NBA stars fall in love with beach volleyball at the Olympics

Jordan’s USA squad walloped Argentina in the Olympics quarterfinals Wednesday to advance to Rio’s final four. But that follows struggles against Australia, France and Serbia in group play, all close wins in which the star-studded U.S. never really clicked. Team USA next plays Spain in the quarterfinals on Friday. …

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Team USA star DeAndre Jordan says Olympics gold would trump an NBA championship

Square Enix launches Deus Ex Go for Android and iOS

After being unveiled by Square Enix back in early June, Deus Ex Go landed today in the Android and iOS app stores.
This is the third ‘Go’ title that Square Enix launched for mobile devices. Following turn-based ‘Go’ versions of Hitman and Tomb Rider, the new title introduces the mobile gamer to the dark futuristic universe of Deus Ex.
In case you haven’t played any of the relatively buggy Deus Ex first-person shooters, the setting is a near future where mankind has taken a bit too fondly to genetic enhancement and cybernetic body augmentation. … – Source

Square Enix launches Deus Ex Go for Android and iOS

Dodge's new Daytona models are some of the most muscular yet

Dodge believes the golden era of American muscle cars is now — not in the 1960s. Accordingly, it has infused its two modern muscle cars, the Charger and the Challenger with some additional heritage-inspired performance add-ons. Then it dubbed them “Daytona.”

Like any good muscle car, the new Dodge Daytona models are offered with a slew of optional extras. That said, I’ll do my best to simplify the particulars.

SEE ALSO: Ford promises driverless car without steering wheel or pedals in 2021

Let’s start with the bigger of the two, the four-door Charger. Designers fitted the car with the distinctive, SRT- and R/T Scat Pack-inspired front and rear performance fascias. That way, onlookers know they’re seeing something special. …

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Dodge's new Daytona models are some of the most muscular yet

Apple's decision to offer 256GB iPhone models this year leads to a tight market for flash memory

Demand for NAND flash memory chips is said to be so strong that suppliers are able to raise prices. Vendors are saying that supply is being swamped by demand. Price hikes have been made by NAND flash producers such as Samsung and SK Hynix. Distributors are buying up as much inventory as they can. Industry sources see prices rising until the fourth quarter of 2016, which starts October 1st.

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Apple's decision to offer 256GB iPhone models this year leads to a tight market for flash memory